Ch.8 (calc of doses-pt parameters)

Question 1

Calculating doses based on body weight (BW)

Answer 1

Dose (mg) = Weight (kg) x Dose (mg/kg)

Question 2

Calculating body surface area (BSA)

Answer 2

BSA (m^2) = height (cm) x weight (kg) / 3600 (DO NOT FORGET TO SQUARE ROOT THIS)

Question 3

Dosage based on BSA

Answer 3

BSA (m^2) / 1.73 (m^2) x usual adult dose = approximate dose