Answer:
A patient with a body surface area (BSA) of 0.82 m² should be given 1.64 million of units of Interferon alpha 2b, according to the recommended dose.
Explanation:
Interferon alpha 2b (IFN α-2b) is a biological product used to stimulate the immune system and fight diseases such as hepatitis B and C, leukemia and other types of cancer.
The usual dose of IFN α-2b is 2 to 3 million units per dose, although some circumstances may require a higher dose.
If a patient has an estimated AFB of 0.82 m² and the recommended dose is 2,000,000 units/m²:
- <em>IFN a-2b dose = 2,000,000 units/m2 X 0.82 m2
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- <em>IFN a-2b dose = 1.640.000 UI
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<u>The patient, according to the dose and his BSA should receive 1.64 million units of IFN α-2b</u>.
