The Preoperative Order Reads Demerol 60 Mg IM on Call

question 17

Multiple Choice

The preoperative order reads Demerol 60 mg IM on call.The narcotics drawer contains vials labeled meperidine (Demerol) 100 mg/2 mL.How should this be set up in the ratio and proportion method?

• A) 60 mg : 100 mg = 2 mL : X mL
• B) X mL : 2 mL = 100 mg : 60 mg
• C) 100 mg : 2 mL = 60 mg : X mL
• D) 2 mL : 60 mg = 100 mg : X mL

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