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The physician orders 12.5 mg of meperidine IM. On hand you have 25 mg/ mL. How many milliliters will you give?

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Answer:

meperidine (Rx)

Brand and Other Names:Demerol, pethidine

Classes: Opioid Analgesics; Synthetic, Opioids

SECTIONS

Dosing & Uses

ADULT PEDIATRIC GERIATRIC

Dosage Forms & Strengths

syrup: Schedule II

50mg/5mL

Explanation:

meperidine (Rx)

Brand and Other Names:Demerol, pethidine

Classes: Opioid Analgesics; Synthetic, Opioids

SECTIONS

Dosing & Uses

ADULT PEDIATRIC GERIATRIC

Dosage Forms & Strengths

syrup: Schedule II

50mg/5mL