Author Question: The client is prescribed Demerol (meperidine hydrochloride) 75 mg IM stat. The label on the 20 mL ... (Read 102 times)

P68T · **on:** Jul 3, 2018

The client is prescribed Demerol (meperidine hydrochloride) 75 mg IM stat. The label on the 20 mL multidose vial reads 100 mg/mL.

How many mL of medication will the nurse administer to this client? Round the answer to the nearest hundredth.

Question 2

Using the following label, indicate the number of tablets or capsules required to administer the ordered dose. Assume all tablets are scored. Used with permission of Aventis Pharmaceuticals. Order: DiaBeta 5 mg

What will be an ideal response?

amandanbreshears · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 3, 2018

Answer to Question 1

0.75 mL/dose

Global Rationale: mL/dose = 1 mL/100 mg x 75 mg/1 dose. The nurse will administer 0.75 mL to the client at each dose.

Answer to Question 2

2 tablets
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