20 Questions
What is the duration of the age group classified as infants and toddlers?
28 days to 2 years
At what gestational age is a neonate considered post-term?
≥42 weeks
What is the difference between gestational age and post-natal age?
Gestational age is from the first day of the woman's last menstrual cycle, while post-natal age is from the day of delivery
What is the term used to describe a neonate born at less than 37 weeks gestation?
Preterm neonate
What is the age range for the adolescents group in paediatric pharmacokinetics?
12-18 years
What is the primary distinction between gestational age and post-natal age?
Gestational age is a prenatal measure, while post-natal age is a postpartum measure.
Which of the following age groups is characterized by a duration of less than 28 days?
Neonates
What is the term used to describe a neonate born between 37 and 42 weeks gestation?
Term neonate
At what age range do children transition from the 'infants and toddlers' group to the 'children' group?
23 months
What is the term used to describe a neonate born at or after 42 weeks gestation?
Post-term neonate
What is the primary purpose of determining gestational age?
To classify the neonate into preterm, term, or post-term categories
Which of the following age groups is divided into three subcategories?
Neonates
What is the difference between a neonate and an infant?
Age range
Which of the following is a characteristic of a preterm neonate?
Born at < 37 weeks gestation
What is the age range for the children group in paediatric pharmacokinetics?
2-11 years
What is the age range for neonates in paediatric pharmacokinetics?
0-27 days
At what gestational age is a neonate considered very preterm?
< 28 weeks
What is the term used to describe the age from the day of delivery?
Post-natal age
How are infants and toddlers classified in paediatric pharmacokinetics?
28 days to 23 months
What is the purpose of distinguishing between gestational age and post-natal age?
To describe the pregnancy duration
Learn about gestational age, postnatal age, and how to classify neonates based on their gestational age. This quiz covers key terms and concepts in paediatric pharmacokinetics, including preterm, term, and post-term neonates.
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