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Which of the following is the recommended lifetime cumulative dose for doxorubicin when administered concurrently with cyclophosphamide?
a. 400 mg/m2
b. 450 mg/m2
c. 500 mg/m2
d. 550 mg/m2
Answer
b. 450 mg/m2
Rationale:
A patient should not receive more than the recommended lifetime cumulative dose of doxorubicin in combination with cyclophosphamide, equal to of 450mg/m2.
Reference:
Olsen, M., LeFebvre, K., Walker, S., Prechtel Dunphy, E. (Eds.) (2023). Chemotherapy and immunotherapy guidelines and recommendations for practice, (2nd ed.). Oncology Nursing Society, p. 85.