Meperidine

Question 1

Meperidine- Name

Answer 1

Demerol

Question 2

Meperidine- Class

Answer 2

Narcotic Analgesic

Question 3

Meperidine- MoA

Answer 3

Depresses pain perception by acting on opioid receptors in the CNS

Question 4

Meperidine- Indication

Answer 4

Moderate to severe pain

Question 5

Meperidine- Contra

Answer 5

HHAAM

Head injuries

Hypovolemia

Abdominal pain of unknown etiology

Altered level of consciousness

Multi-system trauma

Question 6

Meperidine- S/E

Answer 6

Cardiovascular: bradycardia, hypotension, increased ICP

Neurological: sedation Respiratory: respiratory depression

Gastrointestinal: dry mouth, nausea/vomiting

Question 7

Meperidine- Routes

Answer 7

IV, IO, IM

Question 8

Meperidine- A. Dose

Answer 8

25-50 mg IV

or 50-100 mg IM

Question 9

Meperidine- P. Dose

Answer 9

1 mg/kg IV/IM

Question 10

Meperidine- EXTRAS

Answer 10

Precautions: History of seizures

Interactions: Other CNS depressants will potentiate the effect

Onset in 5 minutes IV and in 10 minutes IM; may last 2-4 hours Naloxone will reverse effects of an overdose