A 160lb patient disagnosed with supraventricular tachycardia is to receive verapamil 5mg IV over 2 minutes. The drug is available in 4mL vials containing 2.5mg/mL. How many mL will you administer?

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A 160lb patient disagnosed with supraventricular tachycardia is to receive verapamil 5mg IV over 2 minutes. The drug is available in 4mL vials containing 2.5mg/mL. How many mL will you administer? 

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