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What is the Young's formula used for in pediatric drug dosage calculations?
What is the Young's formula used for in pediatric drug dosage calculations?
- To calculate the dose based on weight and age in kilograms
- To calculate the dose based on age in years (correct)
- To calculate the dose based on adult dose and age in years
- To calculate the dose based on body weight in kilograms
What is Clark's rule used for in pediatric drug dosage calculations?
What is Clark's rule used for in pediatric drug dosage calculations?
- To calculate the dose based on body weight in kilograms (correct)
- To calculate the dose based on age in years
- To calculate the dose based on weight and age in kilograms
- To calculate the dose based on adult dose and age in years
Why do augmented responses to warfarin occur in prepubertal patients at similar plasma concentrations as in adults?
Why do augmented responses to warfarin occur in prepubertal patients at similar plasma concentrations as in adults?
- Due to differences in pediatric and adult drug approval processes
- Due to differences in the drug's mechanism of action
- Due to immature receptors or neurotransmitter systems (correct)
- Due to a pharmacodynamic mechanism
Why do most drugs approved for use in children have recommended pediatric doses stated as milligrams per kilogram?
Why do most drugs approved for use in children have recommended pediatric doses stated as milligrams per kilogram?
Why is intravenous (IV) route preferred in serious conditions for pediatric patients?
Why is intravenous (IV) route preferred in serious conditions for pediatric patients?
What is a common characteristic of adverse effects of drugs in children compared to adults?
What is a common characteristic of adverse effects of drugs in children compared to adults?
Why is rectal administration considered adequate for certain drugs in pediatric patients?
Why is rectal administration considered adequate for certain drugs in pediatric patients?
Why do pediatric patients require lower drug doses when administered through intact skin?
Why do pediatric patients require lower drug doses when administered through intact skin?
How does gastrointestinal absorption compare between infants and adults?
How does gastrointestinal absorption compare between infants and adults?
Why is plasma protein binding of drugs reduced in neonates?
Why is plasma protein binding of drugs reduced in neonates?
What effect does the thin infant skin have on drug absorption via the percutaneous route?
What effect does the thin infant skin have on drug absorption via the percutaneous route?
What is the rationale behind using oral preparations that taste pleasant for children under the age of five years?
What is the rationale behind using oral preparations that taste pleasant for children under the age of five years?
Which route of administration is particularly valuable in the treatment of status epilepticus in children?
Which route of administration is particularly valuable in the treatment of status epilepticus in children?
Why are nebulizers preferred over pressurized aerosols for children under the age of ten years?
Why are nebulizers preferred over pressurized aerosols for children under the age of ten years?
Why should rectal administration be considered if a child is vomiting?
Why should rectal administration be considered if a child is vomiting?
How should doses for prescribed drugs be calculated for pediatric populations?
How should doses for prescribed drugs be calculated for pediatric populations?
What is the purpose of ensuring proper instructions to the caregiver when prescribing drugs for children?
What is the purpose of ensuring proper instructions to the caregiver when prescribing drugs for children?
