Questions and Answers
What is the main reason why infants may require different drug dosages compared to adults?
Immature hepatic and renal function
In pediatric patients, how are drug doses typically calculated?
Based on body weight or body surface area
What happens to the physiologic functions in adults after the third decade of life?
They begin to diminish
Why do elderly patients respond differently to drugs compared to younger patients?
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How can genetic polymorphisms affect a drug's action in individuals?
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What is the main reason behind using body weight as a determinant of drug dosage?
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Why is body surface area used as a factor in determining drug dosage?
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Why are pharmacokinetic differences regarding sex important in drug administration?
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What is the primary concern when it comes to tolerance in drug administration?
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How does time and conditions of drug administration influence dosage requirements?
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Why should great caution be exercised when using drugs during pregnancy and lactation?
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