a pharmacy technician receives a prescription for cyclophosphamide 5 mg/m2 qd. the patients body surface area (bsa) is 0.82 m2. which of the following is the dosage amount in mg?

5.82 mg
25 mg
4.1 mg
16 mg

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a pharmacy technician receives a prescription for cyclophosphamide 5 mg/m2 qd. the patients body surface area (bsa) is 0.82 m2. which of the following is the dosage amount in mg?

5.82 mg
25 mg
4.1 mg
16 mg

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5.82 mg

25 mg

4.1 mg

16 mg

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Identify the given parameters

Calculate the total daily dose

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