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Why is it important to shake suspensions before administration?
Why is it important to shake suspensions before administration?
- To ensure the drug molecules are dissolved properly.
- To distribute undissolved drug particles throughout the vehicle. (correct)
- To decrease the risk of adverse effects.
- To reduce the risk of measuring errors.
What is the main difference between elixirs and suspensions?
What is the main difference between elixirs and suspensions?
- Elixirs have a higher risk of toxicity than suspensions.
- Elixirs are alcoholic solutions, while suspensions contain undissolved particles of drug. (correct)
- Elixirs must be distributed throughout the vehicle, while suspensions are evenly distributed.
- Elixirs require shaking, while suspensions do not.
What potential issues can arise if a suspension is not shaken well before each dose?
What potential issues can arise if a suspension is not shaken well before each dose?
- Increased efficacy of the drug
- Decreased risk of spilling or measuring errors
- Early inefficacy or unexpected toxicity (correct)
- Reduced plasma concentration at the end of therapy
What is the main focus of the article by Hansten and Horn?
What is the main focus of the article by Hansten and Horn?
Why can compliance be more challenging in pediatric practice when it comes to administering medications?
Why can compliance be more challenging in pediatric practice when it comes to administering medications?
How would the drug dosage for a 9-year-old child compare to the adult dose according to the text?
How would the drug dosage for a 9-year-old child compare to the adult dose according to the text?
Which publication emphasizes the importance of counseling women on drug exposure during the first trimester?
Which publication emphasizes the importance of counseling women on drug exposure during the first trimester?
Based on Clark's rule, how is the pediatric drug dosage calculated in relation to an adult dose?
Based on Clark's rule, how is the pediatric drug dosage calculated in relation to an adult dose?
Why is it important to conduct studies in children to determine safe and effective drug doses?
Why is it important to conduct studies in children to determine safe and effective drug doses?
Which source provides information on the role of protease inhibitor therapy in children with HIV infection?
Which source provides information on the role of protease inhibitor therapy in children with HIV infection?
In what area does Ito's research mainly contribute to?
In what area does Ito's research mainly contribute to?
If an adult dosage is 2 mg/kg, what would be the approximate dosage for a 1-year-old according to the text?
If an adult dosage is 2 mg/kg, what would be the approximate dosage for a 1-year-old according to the text?
