A patient with pain following surgery is prescribed morphine sulfate 15 mg slow IV push (over 5 minutes) stat. The hospital pharmacy has morphine sulfate 10 mg per mL. How many milliliters are needed as the dose?

A. 0.5 mL
B. 1 mL
C. 1.5 mL
D. 3 mL

Answer: C

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