Paediatric Pharmacokinetics: Gestational Age and Neonate Classification
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What is the duration of the age group classified as infants and toddlers?

  • 28 days to 2 years (correct)
  • 28 days to 11 years
  • 0-27 days
  • 0-23 months

    • At what gestational age is a neonate considered post-term?

  • ≥45 weeks
  • ≥40 weeks
  • ≥42 weeks (correct)
  • ≥37 weeks

    • What is the difference between gestational age and post-natal age?

  • Gestational age is from the day of delivery, while post-natal age is from the first day of the woman's last menstrual cycle
  • Gestational age is from the first day of the woman's last menstrual cycle, while post-natal age is from the day of delivery (correct)
  • Gestational age is a term used for neonates, while post-natal age is used for children
  • Gestational age is used for preterm neonates, while post-natal age is used for term neonates

    • What is the term used to describe a neonate born at less than 37 weeks gestation?

    <p>Preterm neonate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the age range for the adolescents group in paediatric pharmacokinetics?

    <p>12-18 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary distinction between gestational age and post-natal age?

    <p>Gestational age is a prenatal measure, while post-natal age is a postpartum measure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following age groups is characterized by a duration of less than 28 days?

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

    What is the term used to describe a neonate born between 37 and 42 weeks gestation?

    <p>Term neonate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age range do children transition from the 'infants and toddlers' group to the 'children' group?

    <p>23 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe a neonate born at or after 42 weeks gestation?

    <p>Post-term neonate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of determining gestational age?

    <p>To classify the neonate into preterm, term, or post-term categories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following age groups is divided into three subcategories?

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

    What is the difference between a neonate and an infant?

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

    Which of the following is a characteristic of a preterm neonate?

    <p>Born at &lt; 37 weeks gestation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the age range for the children group in paediatric pharmacokinetics?

    <p>2-11 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the age range for neonates in paediatric pharmacokinetics?

    <p>0-27 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what gestational age is a neonate considered very preterm?

    <p>&lt; 28 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the age from the day of delivery?

    <p>Post-natal age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are infants and toddlers classified in paediatric pharmacokinetics?

    <p>28 days to 23 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of distinguishing between gestational age and post-natal age?

    <p>To describe the pregnancy duration</p> Signup and view all the answers

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