Pediatric Medications and Management Quiz

Study Notes

Pediatric Medications and Dosing

Zofran (Ondansetron): Recommended pediatric dose is 0.15mg/kg.

Pediatric Abdominal Pain Management

Avoid Morphine: Not recommended for pediatric abdominal pain.
Consider Acetaminophen/Ibuprofen: Safe options for treating pediatric abdominal pain.

Nasotracheal Intubation Medications

Multiple Options: Phenylephrine, Lidocaine, and Oxymetazoline can be used for nasotracheal intubation.

Cardioversion Analgesia

Morphine for Cardioversion: Recommended dose is 0.1mg/kg for adjunctive cardioversion analgesia.

Etomidate for Pacing

Low Dose Etomidate: 0.15mg/kg is the recommended sedation dose for pacing.

Croup Management

Avoid Nebulized Saline: Not recommended for suspected croup cases.
Consider nebulized epinephrine: Recommended treatment for croup
Monitor Fluids and Oxygen: Fluid management and oxygen should be adjusted appropriately.

Hypothermia

Moderate Hypothermic Range: 82º-90º

Ketamine for Severe Behavioral Cases

Maximum Ketamine Dose: 400mg is the maximum dose for severe aggravated behavioral cases.

Neonatal Resuscitation

CPR Ratios: 3:1 for newborn CPR.

APGAR Scoring

Timing of APGAR: APGAR scores are assessed at 1 and 5 minutes after birth.

Amiodarone for Wide Complex Tachycardia

Amiodarone Adult Dose: 150mg over 10 minutes is the recommended dose for wide complex tachycardia in adults.

Contraindicated Intramuscular Medication

Diazepam: Contraindicated for Intramuscular (IM) administration

Additional Notes (Based on provided answers)

NIR Services: Mountain View and Summerlin lack NIR services. (This likely refers to a specific medical service, not a general area)
Unresponsive Patient: Check pulse before initiating other actions. Attempt CPR if no pulse.
Cord Presentation: Trendelenburg position is preferred during cord presentation.
Unavailable Information Clarification: The provided information identifies specific medication dosages, but some details need clarification for complete understanding (e.g., what specific conditions apply to each medication).

Description

Test your knowledge on pediatric medications, dosing, and management strategies for common conditions such as abdominal pain and croup. This quiz covers important medications like Zofran, acetaminophen, and the use of etomidate for sedation. Enhance your understanding of safe practices in pediatric care.