Calculation Problems
(LO 3-7, 3-9) The physician orders meperidine ( Demerol ) 60 mg and hydroxyzine ( Vistaril ) 25 mg IM prn. Available is Demerol 100 mg/2 mL and Vistaril 25 mg/mL. You should administer a total volume of _________ milliliters of Demerol and Vistaril in one dose to the patient. Can you mix the Demerol and Vistaril in one syringe? Hint: Look at a compatibility chart in the medication room or in many drug books to determine if Demerol and Vistaril may be mixed.