The nurse is caring for a 12-year-old patient who, after a kidney transplantation, is to receive sirolimus (Rapamune). The child weighs 38 kg and has a body surface area of 1.2 m2

The medication has been ordered at a dose of 1 mg/m2/day and is provided by pharmacy in a 60 mg/60 mL-solution mixed in glass bottle for oral provision. How many mL will the nurse provide?


ANS: 1.2 mL

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