Author Question: Demerol 75 mg is ordered IVP q 4 to 6 hours PRN for pain. This medication is available in 100 mg/mL ... (Read 101 times)

ts19998 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Demerol 75 mg is ordered IVP q 4 to 6 hours PRN for pain. This medication is available in 100 mg/mL . How many mL will the nurse give every 4 to 6 hours PRN?

1. 0.75 mL
2. 75 mL
3. 0.15 mL
4. 0.26 mL

Question 2

TD (tetanus and diphtheria) boosters are recommended every:

1. 5 years.
2. 7 years.
3. 10 years.
4. 15 years.

LVPMS · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1
When using a single- or multiple-dose ample labeled with certain volume, desired dose divided by available dose (D/A) works: D/A = 75 mg 100 mg x 1 mL = 0.75 mL.

Answer to Question 2

3
TD (tetanus and diphtheria) boosters are recommended every 10 years.