Question 1

Why use BSA instead of weight for dosing?

Accepted Answer

BSA correlates with metabolic rate and cardiac output better than weight alone for many drugs.

Question 2

Which formula do hospitals use?

Accepted Answer

Mosteller is widely adopted for simplicity; some institutions still reference Du Bois.

Question 3

Is this for self-medicating?

Accepted Answer

No — drug dosing requires physician calculation, monitoring, and lab work.

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