A prescription is ordered for two pints of a legend drug. Which of the following volumes must be entered into the computer system?
2 cups
240 mL
580 mL
960 mL
960 mL
Rationale: Since one pint is equivalent to 480 mL, two pints multiplied by 480 = 960 mL.
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