NCLEX-RN
Basic Adult Health Care NCLEX Heart Questions Questions
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Question 1 of 5
Which of the following reasons explains why meperidine (Demerol) is not recommended for chronic cancer-related pain?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Meperidine's metabolite, normeperidine, accumulates with repeated dosing and can cause seizures, making it unsuitable for chronic cancer pain.
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