What is the target AUC for a patient with a GFR 60 mL/min who is ordered carboplatin 425 mg?
a |
4 |
b |
6 |
c |
7 |
d |
5 |
ANSWER.
* Calculation of target AUC.
Formula
Target AUC = Carboplatin dose / (GFR + 25).
Here
Carboplatin dose = 425 mg.
GFR = 60 mL/min.
As per formula
Target AUC = 425 / (60+25)
= 425 / 85
= 5
d) Target AUC = 5
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