What Would Be the Appropriate Interpretation for the Following Order

question 7

Multiple Choice

What would be the appropriate interpretation for the following order? Demerol 50 mg IM stat? Administer _______________

• A) Demerol 50 mg IM when needed.
• B) Demerol 50 mg IM as desired.
• C) Demerol 50 mg IM on call to OR.
• D) Demerol 50 mg IM immediately.

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Definitions:

Material Costing

The process of determining the cost of materials used in the production of goods, including direct materials and allocable portions of indirect materials.

Standard Materials Cost

The pre-determined cost of materials that is expected to be incurred under normal conditions.

Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of a good or service and its expected cost, often used in budgeting and financial analysis.

Materials Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of direct materials and the standard cost, used in variance analysis.