Hydroxyurea is increased by what dosage until the maximum of 35 mg/kg is reached?
a. 5 mg/kg every 4 weeks c. 5 mg/kg every 12 weeks
b. 10 mg/kg every 8 weeks d. 15 mg/kg every 15 weeks
C
The patient is usually started at a dose of 15 mg/kg by mouth once a day. The dose is increased by 5 mg/kg every 12 weeks until 35 mg/kg is reached as long as the patient's blood count remains within an acceptable range.
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