Order: Dronabinol 5 mg/m PO, 1–3 hours before chemotherapy. How many milligrams will a child whose BSA is 0.8m2 receive?
1. 4 mg
2. 6.25 mg
3. 0.4 mg
4. 0.625 mg
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Global Rationale: 0.8 m2 × 5 mg/m2 = 4 mg
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