Factors Affecting Drug Dosage in Pharmacy Orientation Lecture
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Which factor has a more direct effect on drug dosage, especially in the calculation of pediatric doses?

  • Gender
  • Body surface area
  • Weight (correct)
  • Age

What is the rule used for the calculation of pediatric doses based on age?

  • Young’s Rule (correct)
  • Elderly Rule
  • Clark’s Rule
  • Infant’s Rule

Which factor is the most common and influences the amount of drug to be given?

  • Gender
  • Body weight
  • Body surface area
  • Age (correct)

What is the rule governing the calculation of pediatric doses based on weight?

<p>Clark’s Rule (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor usually requires smaller doses in drug administration?

<p>Gender (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of titration in the context of medication?

<p>Adjusting the dosage of a medication based on specific criteria (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which medication is commonly titrated based on the client's blood glucose levels?

<p>Insulin (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal range of non-diabetic blood sugar levels overnight and between meals?

<p>60-100 mg/dl (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In addition to insulin, which other type of medication is mentioned as being titrated based on the client's condition?

<p>Antihypertensive drugs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of titrating intravenous antihypertensive drugs like Hyperstat?

<p>To adjust according to the client's blood pressure (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which parameter is commonly used to titrate insulin dosage?

<p>Blood glucose levels (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal range of non-diabetic blood sugar levels after meals and snacks?

<p>60-100 mg/dl (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of medication is commonly titrated based on the client's blood pressure?

<p>Intravenous antihypertensive drugs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor requires careful consideration when calculating the dose of a titrated medication?

<p>Age or weight of patient (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor has a more direct effect on drug dosage, especially in the calculation of pediatric doses?

<p>Weight (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the rule used for the calculation of pediatric doses based on weight?

<p>Clark’s Rule (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor that influences the amount of drug to be given?

<p>Age (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor usually requires smaller doses in drug administration?

<p>Gender (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal range of non-diabetic blood sugar levels overnight and between meals?

<p>$70-99$ mg/dL (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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