Calculations and Drug Information in Pediatrics Flashcards
Peds dosing is _______-based
weight
When calculating peds doses, what should you keep in mind? (in terms of the maximum dose)
Adult dose- it’s the max peds dose!
Gestational age definition
from conception, “how far along in the pregnancy”
Post-natal age definition
Chronological age, time in days/weeks/months/etc. since the birthday
Post-menstrual age definition
GA + PNA
Neonate age range
Birth-28 days
Infant age range
30 days-1 year old
If a patient is preterm… (age)
PMA/corrected up to ~44 weeks
Child age range
1-12 years old
Adolescent age range
12-18 years old
LexiComp: dosing for peds
Recommendations stratified by age, weight, etc.
Take note of max mg/dose or mg/day recommendation
Find right indication
Look at the right route
LexiComp: preparation for administration
Provides information such as concentrations and appropriate diluents for reconstitution/dilution of parenteral medications
Provides instructions for enteral preparation- powder packets, dissolving tablets
LexiComp: administration
Contains special instructions related to administration with food and missed doses
Recommendations for food or beverages allowable for mixing
Parenteral: infusion info- rate of infusion
LexiComp: ADEs
ADEs that have been observed in clinical trials/post-marketing
May be organized by body/organ systems
May or may not be specific to patient age, provide % incidence, etc.
LexiComp: extemporaneous compounding
Provided published reference for recommendations related to compounding into PO solution/suspension from tablets or capsules
