A medication label states 50 mg/2 mL. The order is for 35 mg. How many milliliters should be drawn up?

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A1.75 mL
B2.0 mL
C1.4 mL
D1.2 mL

✓ Correct answer: C. 1.4 mL Set up a proportion: 50 mg / 2 mL = 35 mg / X mL. Cross multiply: 50X = 70. Solve for X: X = 70 divided by 50 = 1.4 mL.

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