Step 1: convert pounds to kg
175/2.2 = 79 kg
step 2 : calculate the dose in mg
BSA= 1.91 m2
Adult dose = 250mg/m2
250mg/m2 x 1.91m2 = 477.5mg
dose in ml = 477.5mg / 150mg/ml = 3.18ml
The answer is 3.18mL
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