Pediatric Medication Dosing Quiz
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How is the child dose usually calculated?

  • Child height (cm) x adult dose / 1.73
  • Child age x adult dose / 1.73
  • Child surface area (m2) x adult dose / 1.73 (correct)
  • Child weight (kg) x adult dose / 1.73

    • What factor is used to adjust the adult dose for children?

  • Surface area (correct)
  • Height
  • Age
  • Weight

    • Why is it important to calculate the child dose according to surface area?

  • To compensate for the child's slower metabolism
  • To match the adult dosage
  • To simplify the dosage calculation
  • To ensure the dosage is proportional to the child's body size (correct)

    • How is the child dose calculated according to weight using Clark’s formula?

    <p>Child weight in Kg x Adult dose/70</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What fraction of the adult dose is typically given to a 7-year-old child according to age-based dosing?

    <p>$\frac{1}{2}$ adult dose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are lower doses and a limited number of drugs given to the elderly?

    <p>Decreased metabolism and excretion of drugs in the elderly</p> Signup and view all the answers

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