Patient with ovarian cancer

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The nurse has an order for Medication K 90 mg IV every 4 weeks for a patient with ovarian cancer who has a BSA of 1.55 m². The drug reference for Medication K states: Medication K Dosage and Administration: IV (Adults): Metastatic ovarian cancer-40-50 mg/m² every 4 wk. Calculate the BSA-based recommended dosage range. Is the ordered dose safe? The BSA-based recommended dosage range for this patient is 60-70 mg. The ordered dose is not safe. The BSA-based recommended dosage range for this patient is 62-77.5 mg. The ordered dose is not safe. The BSA-based recommended dosage range for this patient is 80-90 mg. The ordered dose is safe. The BSA-based recommended dosage range for this patient is 90-100 mg. The ordered dose is safe.

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