Calculations Flashcards
1
Q
BSA formula?
A
square root of cm x kg/3600
2
Q
Cyclophosphamide is dosed at 1500mg/m2. KG is a 12 yo who weights 40kg and is 144 cm. What would their dose be?
A
1890mg
3
Q
When to use the rule of 30?
A
< 1 year old
under 10-15kg
4
Q
BB is a 7 month old who weights 8.34g and is 70cm. What is their dose of cyclophosphamide (dosed at 1500mg/m2)?
A
417mg
rule of 30 so….1500mg/30kg = 50mg/kg
8.34 x 50 = 417
5
Q
What is oncology maintenance fluid rate?
A
62.5 ml/m2/hr
2x rate is 125 mL/m2/hr
multiply x 24 for daily fluid amount
6
Q
Cap GFR at what level for dosing?
A
125mL/min
7
Q
Calvert equation:
Use adjusted body weight for pts with what BMI?
A
25 and higher
