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Thank you all for clearing that up as an almost employed nurse, I feel better knowing what is going on in the field. But if someone out there knows what the NCLEX board's view is, I would love a quick answer for studying purposes. My exam is Tuesday July 2, 2014. Don't know how to answer these exam practice questions d/t each practice company having a different rationale and answer. I have gotten them wrong both ways..... Thanks again. :)

I am studying for the NCLEX and have come across some contradictory information regarding: No Meperidine (Demerol) to pancreatitis patinets because is causes spasms in the Sphincter of Oddi and that Morphine is the drug of choice to avoid these spasms. When I did some research I found the same information regarding Morphine and stating that Demerol was the drug of choice to avoid spasms in the sphincter of Oddi. Can anyone clear this up for me regarding how the NCLEX board views this contradiction? I am thoroughly confused on what to believe as a fact. Thank you!