A patient is prescribed 50 mg of amphotericin B (Fungizone) by intravenous infusion in 500 mL of dextrose 5% in water (D5W) over 6 hours. How many milliliters (mL) per minute should you set the pump to infuse?
a. 1.4 mL
b. 2.2 mL
c. 4.2 mL
d. 6.2 mL
ANS: A
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