Meperidine (Demerol)is not recommended for children in sickle cell crisis because it:
A)may induce seizures.
B)is easily addictive.
C)is not adequate for pain relief.
D)is given by intramuscular injection.

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A metabolite of meperidine,normeperidine,is a central nervous system stimulant that produces anxiety,tremors,myoclonus,and generalized seizures when it accumulates with repetitive dosing.Patients with sickle cell disease are particularly at risk for normeperidine-induced seizures.Meperidine is no more addictive than other narcotic agents.Meperidine is adequate for pain relief.It is available for IV infusion.

Meperidine (Demerol)is Not Recommended for Children in Sickle Cell Crisis