A child's BSA is 0.68 m2. The recommended dosage is 80 mg/m2. The recommended dosage for this child is ________.

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


54.4 mg

80 mg/m2 × 0.68 m2 = 54.4 mg

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