Interpret the Following Order

question 38

Multiple Choice

Interpret the following order. meperidine 50 mg IM stat and repeat q4h prn pain

• A) meperidine 50 mg in the muscle now and every four hours as needed for pain
• B) meperidine 50 mg subcutaneously now and every four hours as needed for pain
• C) meperidine 50 mg in the vein now and every four hours as needed for pain
• D) meperidine 50 mg in the muscle now and four times a day as needed for pain
• E) meperidine 50 mg in the muscle now and four times a day

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