A patient is to receive imipenem–cilastatin (Primaxin) IM to treat P. aeruginosa. What should imipenem–cilastatin be mixed with prior to administering intramuscularly?
A) Meropenem (Merrem)
B) Gentamicin (Garamycin)
C) Lidocaine
D) Epinephrine
C
Feedback:
When preparing imipenem–cilastatin for IM injection, lidocaine is added to decrease pain. Meropenem, gentamicin, and epinephrine are not added to imipenem–cilastatin.
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