A drug is dosed at 0.05 mg/kg for a patient weighing 66 kg. The available vial contains 1.5 mg/mL. How many milliliters should be drawn up?

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A1.5 mL
B3.0 mL
C2.2 mL
D4.4 mL

✓ Correct answer: C. 2.2 mL Required dose = 0.05 × 66 = 3.3 mg; volume = 3.3 ÷ 1.5 = 2.2 mL.

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