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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor usually requires smaller doses in drug administration?

    <p>Gender</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Insulin</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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which parameter is commonly used to titrate insulin dosage?

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

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

    <p>Age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor usually requires smaller doses in drug administration?

    <p>Gender</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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