Pediatric Medication Dosing Guide

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What is the dosage for calcium administered through IV/IO?

30mg/kg

15mg/kg

20mg/kg (correct)

10mg/kg

Which medication has a route of administration via nebulization?

Dexamethasone

Albuterol (correct)

Adenosine

Diazepam

What is the concentration of Amiodarone administered IV/IO?

50mg/1ml (correct)

50mg/ml

5mg/ml

25mg/ml

How is Dextrose 10% dosed for a child?

5ml/kg Signup and view all the answers

For which medication is the maximum dosage indicated?

Dexamethasone Signup and view all the answers

What is the concentration of diphenhydramine?

50mg/1ml Signup and view all the answers

What is the intravenous dose of Adenosine based on body weight?

0.2mg/kg Signup and view all the answers

Which medication is not administered via IM route?

Calcium Signup and view all the answers

What is the appropriate route for administering 15mg/kg of Acetaminophen?

PO Signup and view all the answers

Which medication is dosed at 2.5mg for each administration?

Albuterol Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct route of administration for Fentanyl?

IV/IO/IM/IN Signup and view all the answers

What is the concentration of the 1:10,000 Epinephrine solution?

1mg/10ml Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum dosage for Flumazenil as indicated in the content?

0.2mg Signup and view all the answers

The dosage of Dopamine should not exceed which range in mcg/kg/min?

2-20 Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended dosage for Glucagon when administered IV/IO/IM?

0.5-1mg Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is Furosemide primarily intended to treat?

Fluid retention Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical administration method for Ipratropium Bromide?

Nebulized Signup and view all the answers

What is the concentration of Glucose gel described in the content?

15g per tube Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical dosage range for Hypertonic Normal Saline?

3-6ml/kg Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended dosage of Hydromorphone in mg/kg?

0.015mg/kg Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following medications is administered via both IV and IM routes and has a dosage range of 0.5-3.0 mg/kg?

Ketamine Signup and view all the answers

What is the standard concentration of Ketorolac for intravenous administration?

30 mg/1 ml Signup and view all the answers

Lactated Ringers can be administered in which of the following volume options?

1000 ml Signup and view all the answers

Which medication has a maximum dosage of 50 mg/kg for intravenous administration?

Magnesium Sulfate Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following routes is NOT used for Midazolam administration?

PO Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended dosage of Rocuronium Bromide for a patient weighing 70 kg?

600mcg Signup and view all the answers

What is the concentration of Methylprednisolone for IV and IM use?

125 mg/ml Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical dose of Lidocaine for intravenous administration?

1 mg/kg Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about Ondansetron is accurate?

It can be given in both IM and ODT forms. Signup and view all the answers

For which of the following medications is the unit of measurement indicated?

Pack Red Blood Cells Signup and view all the answers

Which medical intervention would typically require the use of Mannitol?

Increased intracranial pressure Signup and view all the answers

What is the appropriate dosage range of Midazolam for IV usage?

0.1-0.2 mg/kg Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct dosing method for administering Normal Saline?

20ml/kg per weight Signup and view all the answers

How is the dosage of Succinylcholine administered for a 75 kg patient?

75mg Signup and view all the answers

What is the administered concentration of Naloxone?

1 mg/1 ml Signup and view all the answers

What is the administration route for Platelets?

IV/IO Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct volume for administering Plasma to a patient?

10-20ml/kg Signup and view all the answers

Which medication is utilized via nebulization?

Racemic Epinephrine Signup and view all the answers

Identify the dosage form of Sodium Bicarbonate.

1mEq/1ml Signup and view all the answers

What is the standard measurement unit for Whole Blood administration?

Unit Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Pediatric Doses

Medication: Acetaminophen, concentration 1g/100ml, dose 15mg/kg, route: IV/IO. Alternative concentration: 160mg/5ml, dose: 10-15mg/kg via PO.
Medication: Adenosine, concentration 3mg/1ml, dose 0.2mg/kg, route: IV/IO.
Medication: Albuterol, concentration 2.5mg/3ml, dose 2.5mg via nebulizer.
Medication: Amiodarone, concentration 50mg/1ml, dose 5mg/kg, routes IV/IO and IVPB.
Medication: Atropine, concentration 1mg/10ml, dose 0.02mg/kg via IV/IO. Alternative concentration 0.4mg/1ml, dose 0.05mg/kg, routes IM.
Medication: Calcium Chloride, concentration 1g/10ml, dose 20mg/kg, routes IV/IO and IVPB.
Medication: Dextrose 10%, concentration 1g/10ml, dose 5ml/kg, route IV/IO.
Medication: Dexamethasone, concentration unspecified, dose 0.6mg/kg max via IV/1O. Alternative dose 10mg.
Medication: Diazepam, concentration 5mg/ml, dose 0.1-0.2mg/kg via IV/IM.
Medication: Diphenhydramine, concentration 50mg/1ml, dose 2mg/kg via IM. Alternative concentration 50mg/1ml, dose 1mg/kg via IV/IO
Medication: Dopamine, concentration 1600mcg/ml, dose 2-20mcg/kg/min IVPB.
Medication: Epinephrine (1:1,000), concentration 1mg/1ml, dose 0.01mg/kg, route IM.
Medication: Epinephrine (1:10,000), concentration 1mg/10ml, dose 0.01mg/kg, routes IV/IO.
Medication: Epinephrine (1:100,000), concentration 0.01mg/ml, dose 1ml(push dose), route IV/IO.
Medication: Fentanyl, concentration 100mcg/2ml, dose 1mcg/kg via IV/IO/IM/IN.
Medication: Flumazenil, concentration 0.1mg/ml, dose 0.01mg/kg *max 0.2mg via IV.
Medication: Furosemide, concentration 10mg/ml, dose 0.5-2.0mg/kg via IV.
Medication: Glucagon, concentration 1mg/1ml, dose 0.5-1mg via IM. Alternative dose 50mcg/kg via IV/IO/IM.
Glucose gel, 1 tube (15g), as tolerated orally.

Additional Pediatric Medications and Solutions (Page 2)

Hypertonic Normal Saline (3% NS): 3-6ml/kg via IV/IO
Hydromorphone: 2mg/ml, 0.015mg/kg, IV.
Ipratropium Bromide: 0.5mg/2.5ml via nebulizer.
Ketamine: 10mg/ml, 50mg/ml, 100mg/ml, doses 0.5-3.0mg/kg, routes IV/IM.
Ketorolac: 30mg/1ml, dose 0.5mg/kg, routes IV/IO/IM.
Lactated Ringers: 20mL/kg via IV/IO, in various volumes (50, 100, 250, 500mL, 1L).
Lidocaine: 20mg/1ml. Doses 1mg/kg & 0.5mg/kg via IV/IO and 10 respectively.
Lorazepam: 2mg/ml, dose 0.05-0.1mg/kg via IV
Magnesium Sulfate: 1g/2ml, dose 50mg/kg, routes IV/IO and IVPB.
Mannitol: 250mg/ml, dose 0.25-1g/kg, routes IV/IO.
Methylprednisolone: 125mg/ml, dose 7.5mg/kg, via IV/IM.
Midazolam: 5mg/1ml, dose 0.1mg/kg via IV/IO. Alternative dose 0.2mg/kg, route IM/IN.
Morphine: 2mg/ml, 4mg/ml concentrations, dose 0.1mg/kg, IV.
Naloxone: 1mg/1ml, dose 0.1mg/kg, routes IV/IO/IM/IN.
Normal Saline: 20ml/kg via IV/IO, in various volumes (50, 100, 250, 500mL, 1L)
Ondansetron: 2mg/1ml, dose 0.1mg/kg, route IV/IO/IM. Alternative, 4mg/tab via ODT (orally disintegrating tablet).
Packed Red Blood Cells: 10-20ml/kg dose via IV/IO
Plasma: 10-20ml/kg dose via IV/IO
Platelets: 10-20ml/kg dose via IV/IO
Racemic Epinephrine: 11.25/0.5ml, dose 0.25ml via nebulizer.

Additional Medications (Page 3)

Rocuronium Bromide: 10mg/ml, dose 600mcg/kg via IV.
Sodium Bicarbonate: 1mEq/1ml, dose 1mEq/kg via IV/IO.
Succinylcholine: 20mg/ml, dose 1mg/kg, route IV.
Vecuronium: 1mg/1ml, dose 0.1mg/kg, route IV.
Whole Blood: 10-20ml/kg, via IV/IO

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Test your knowledge on pediatric medication doses including commonly used drugs like Acetaminophen, Adenosine, and Albuterol. This quiz will cover dosage calculations, routes of administration, and alternative concentrations. Perfect for healthcare professionals or students in pediatric care.