A patient is to receive a drug at the rate of 30 mg/m2 p.o. daily. The patient has a BSA of 1.51 m2. The strength of the drug is 125 mg/5 mL. How many milliliters should the patient receive?
1. 1.8 mL
2. 0.8 mL
3. 1,132.5 mL
4. 2.76 mL
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Global Rationale: The correct dose for a client with a body surface area of 1.51 m2 = 30 × 1.51 = 45.3 mg.
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