A patient is to receive penicillin G benzathine (Bicillin LA) 2,400,000 units intramuscularly. The drug on hand is penicillin G benzathine 600,000 units/mL. How many milliliters should your nurse prepare for the correct dose?
a. 0.25
b. 0.5
c. 2
d. 4
ANS: D
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