All chemotherapy orders are to be double-checked by two nurses. Orders read, "Cisplatin 20 mg/m2." The nurse has 100 mg/100 mL vial of cisplatin and the client's body surface area is 1.4 m2

How much cisplatin in mL will the nurse draw up for infusion?


ANS: 28 mL

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Fill in the missing word in the definition for the key term.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Which of the following muscles is innervated by the deep peroneal nerve (L4, L5, S1)?

A. Peroneus tertius B. Peroneus longus C. Peroneus brevis D. Flexor hallucis longus

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Today's biggest health challenge is teaching people how to take control of their ____ and adhere to a positive lifestyle

a. physical fitness programs b. interpersonal skills c. moods and attitudes d. personal health habits e. work and play environments

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