Answer:
The volume per dose that the patient should receive is 3.8 ml
Explanation:
The physician ordered oncovin 2 mg/m² for chemotherapy treatment of a malignant tumor.
The adult's BSA (Body surface area) = 1.9m²
Hence, the amount of oncovin needed based on his body weight is:
2mg/1 m² = x mg/1.9m²
Cross Multiply
x mg = 2mg × 1.9
x = 3.8mg
We are told , oncovin is supplied:1 mg/ml
Hence:
This means
1 mg = 1 ml
3.8 mg = x ml
Cross Multiply
x ml = 3.8 ml
The volume per dose that the patient should receive is 3.8 ml