A woman with heart disease is prescribed furosemide 60 mg slow IV push over 3 minutes, stat. The hospital has on hand furosemide 20 mg per 2 mL ampule. How many mL are needed per dose?

A. 2 mL
B. 4 mL
C. 6 mL
D. 8 mL


Answer: C

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