Directions: Using the West nomogram or formula when indicated,calculate the following dosages.Express answer to the nearest tenth.
The recommended dosage of methotrexate is 25 to 75 mg/m²/wk.The child's height is 30 inches and the weight is 25 lb.
a.What is the child's BSA? _____
b.What is the recommended dosage range? _____

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The Answer is a.0.49 m²
b.25 mg/m² * 0.49 m² = 12.25 = 12.3 mg
7g mg/m² * 0.49 m² = 36.75 = 36.8 mg
The dosage range is 12.3 to 36.8 mg.

Directions: Using the West Nomogram or Formula When Indicated,calculate the Following