Ms Chisholme Has Been Admitted to Hospital for an Appendicectomy

question 27

Multiple Choice

Ms Chisholme has been admitted to hospital for an appendicectomy. She has a history of a previous deep vein thrombosis, she is on an oral contraceptive pill and she smokes 20 to 25 cigarettes per day. The following seven questions relate to her management.
-Her premedication is due. She is to have 60 mg of intramuscular pethidine. Stock available is 50 mg/ml. The volume to be drawn up for this dose is

• A) 1.6 ml
• B) 1.4 ml
• C) 1.2 ml
• D) 1 ml