NCLEX-PN
Pharmacology NCLEX Questions Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer 37.5 mg of meperidine (Demerol) IM to a client who is having pain. The medication comes in a 50-mg/mL vial. Which action should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dose: 37.5 mg / 50 mg/mL = 0.75 mL. Wasting 0.25 mL requires verification by another nurse, per narcotic protocols.
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Question 5 of 5
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