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What is the primary purpose of considering gestational age in paediatric pharmacokinetics?
What is the primary purpose of considering gestational age in paediatric pharmacokinetics?
- To determine the fetal growth rate
- To describe the progression of pregnancy (correct)
- To identify the risk of fetal growth restriction
- To establish the optimal dosage of medication
What is the main implication of fetal growth restriction on pharmacokinetics?
What is the main implication of fetal growth restriction on pharmacokinetics?
- Altered drug distribution (correct)
- Enhanced drug metabolism
- Increased drug absorption
- Unclear, as it is still a topic of research
What is the primary difference between licensed and unlicensed medications in paediatric practice?
What is the primary difference between licensed and unlicensed medications in paediatric practice?
- Licensed medications are more expensive, while unlicensed medications are cheaper
- Licensed medications have a higher efficacy, while unlicensed medications have a lower efficacy
- Licensed medications are approved for paediatric use, while unlicensed medications are not (correct)
- Licensed medications have a shorter half-life, while unlicensed medications have a longer half-life
Which age group is most likely to experience significant changes in pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes?
Which age group is most likely to experience significant changes in pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes?
What is the primary advantage of the oral route of absorption in paediatric patients?
What is the primary advantage of the oral route of absorption in paediatric patients?
What is the primary challenge in prescribing medications in paediatric medicine?
What is the primary challenge in prescribing medications in paediatric medicine?
What is the primary purpose of plotting a growth chart in paediatric pharmacokinetics?
What is the primary purpose of plotting a growth chart in paediatric pharmacokinetics?
What is the primary implication of fetal growth restriction on drug absorption?
What is the primary implication of fetal growth restriction on drug absorption?
Which of the following ADME processes is most affected by the difference between licensed and unlicensed medications?
Which of the following ADME processes is most affected by the difference between licensed and unlicensed medications?
What is the primary challenge in considering medication errors in paediatric medicine?
What is the primary challenge in considering medication errors in paediatric medicine?
What is the primary reason why pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic changes occur at different stages of child development?
What is the primary reason why pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic changes occur at different stages of child development?
What is the primary advantage of considering the stages of child development in pharmacokinetics?
What is the primary advantage of considering the stages of child development in pharmacokinetics?
