days later. The formula for calculating body surface area is:   What is the total number of Etoposide 50mg capsules that should be dispensed for Mr A?

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5. Mr A is a 55 year old man weighing 69kg and has a height 1.7m. He has been prescribed Etoposide for the treatment of testicular cancer at a dose of 220mg/m2 daily for four days. The dose is to be repeated 21 days later.

The formula for calculating body surface area is:

 

What is the total number of Etoposide 50mg capsules that should be dispensed for Mr A?

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