A patient is to receive a drug at the rate of 30 mg/m2 p.o. daily . The patient has a BSA of 1.51 m2 . The strength of the drug is 125 mg/5 mL. How many milliliters should the patient receive?
1. 1.8 mL
2. 0.8 mL
3. 1,132.5 mL
4. 2.76 mL
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