19 Questions
Which factor has a more direct effect on drug dosage, especially in the calculation of pediatric doses?
Weight
What is the rule used for the calculation of pediatric doses based on age?
Young’s Rule
Which factor is the most common and influences the amount of drug to be given?
Age
What is the rule governing the calculation of pediatric doses based on weight?
Clark’s Rule
Which factor usually requires smaller doses in drug administration?
Gender
What is the definition of titration in the context of medication?
Adjusting the dosage of a medication based on specific criteria
Which medication is commonly titrated based on the client's blood glucose levels?
Insulin
What is the normal range of non-diabetic blood sugar levels overnight and between meals?
60-100 mg/dl
In addition to insulin, which other type of medication is mentioned as being titrated based on the client's condition?
Antihypertensive drugs
What is the primary purpose of titrating intravenous antihypertensive drugs like Hyperstat?
To adjust according to the client's blood pressure
Which parameter is commonly used to titrate insulin dosage?
Blood glucose levels
What is the normal range of non-diabetic blood sugar levels after meals and snacks?
60-100 mg/dl
Which type of medication is commonly titrated based on the client's blood pressure?
Intravenous antihypertensive drugs
Which factor requires careful consideration when calculating the dose of a titrated medication?
Age or weight of patient
Which factor has a more direct effect on drug dosage, especially in the calculation of pediatric doses?
Weight
What is the rule used for the calculation of pediatric doses based on weight?
Clark’s Rule
What is the primary factor that influences the amount of drug to be given?
Age
Which factor usually requires smaller doses in drug administration?
Gender
What is the normal range of non-diabetic blood sugar levels overnight and between meals?
$70-99$ mg/dL
Test your understanding of factors affecting drug dosage in the Pharmacy Orientation lecture for the Bachelor of Pharmacy – PharmD program. Explore concepts such as titrating medication dosage and calculating doses based on patient age or weight.
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