A physician prescribed 15 ug of a vitamin D supplement to a patient, which resulted in an overdose. There was a potential problem with the units used. What should have been the correct quantity instead? 

A. 15 mcg
B. 15 cc
C. 15 kg
D. 15 L
E. 15 unit


Answer: A

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