The patient/client is to receive Demerol (meperidine) 50 mg IM stat. The medication is available as Demerol (meperidine) 100 mg/mL. How many milliliters of medication would the patient/client receive?
A) 0.5
B) 1
C) 1.5
D) 2

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When solving any problem, first check that the order and the supply are in the same weight measure. For this problem, no equivalent is necessary. Estimate the amount to give. Formula Method: 50 mg/100 mg * 1 mL = 50/100 = 0.5 mL. Proportion (Ratios): 1 mL : 100 mg :: x mL : 50 mg; 100 x = 50/100 = 0.5 mL Proportion ( Fractions): 1 mL/100mg = x/50 mg; 50/100 = 0.5 mL. Dimensional Analysis: 1 mL/100 mg * 50 mg = 1 mL * 50/100 = 0.5 mL

The Patient/client Is to Receive Demerol (Meperidine) 50 Mg IM