An order is written for Demerol (meperidine) 50 mg IM q4h prn for pain. The available preparation contains 100 mg Demerol in 2 mL. How many mL should be given in each dose?
Order= 50mg
Available=100mg/2ml
So
50mg=1ml
Answer=1ml
Here patient need= 50mg
Give 1ml drugs for 50mg
Answer: 1ml
An order is written for Demerol (meperidine) 50 mg IM q4h prn for pain. The available...
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