A child with a BSA of 1.06 m2 is prescribed idarubicin (Idamycin PFS) 12 mg/m2. How many milligrams of the medication will the child receive in each dose?
1. 0.01272 mg
2. 0.1272 mg
3. 1.272 mg
4. 12.72 mg
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Rationale 1: mg/dose = 12 mg/m2 x 1.06 m2. The child will receive 12.72 mg/dose.
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