The Narcotics Drawer Contains Vials of Meperidine (Demerol) Labeled 75

question 25

Multiple Choice

The narcotics drawer contains vials of meperidine (Demerol) labeled 75 mg in 1 mL.The preoperative order reads Demerol 60 mg IM on call.If you use the basic calculation method, what is OH?

• A) 1 mL
• B) 60 mg
• C) 75 mL
• D) 75 mg

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