three-agent dosage regimen, termed VAD, for the treatment of multiple myeloma includes the following drugs taken over a 28-day cycle: Vincristine 0.4 mg/day, by IV infusion, D1-4 Doxorubicin 9 mg/m2/day, by IV infusion, D1-4 Dexamethasone 40 mg/day, PO, D1-4, 9-12, 17-20 Calculate the total quantity of doxorubicin administered over the course of the treatment cycle for a patient weighing 232 lbs and measuring 5' 7" in height. Round your answer to the nearest tenth. Express your

three-agent dosage regimen, termed VAD, for the treatment of multiple myeloma includes the following drugs taken over a 28-day cycle: Vincristine 0.4 mg/day, by IV infusion, D1-4 Doxorubicin 9 mg/m2/day, by IV infusion, D1-4 Dexamethasone 40 mg/day, PO, D1-4, 9-12, 17-20 Calculate the total quantity of doxorubicin administered over the course of the treatment cycle for a patient weighing 232 lbs and measuring 5' 7" in height. Round your answer to the nearest tenth. Express your

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