Development Pharmacology Flashcards
1
Q
What are 2 ways to determine a pediatric medication dose?
A
body surface area w/ height and weight
2
Q
1oz equals how many mL’s?
A
30mL
3
Q
1tsp equals how many mL’s?
A
5mL
4
Q
1tbsp equals how many mL’s?
A
15mL
5
Q
1kg equals how many lb’s?
A
2.2lb
6
Q
What’s most reliable to pediatric dosing?
A
Body surface area
7
Q
What is the preferred route for administering pediatric medication and what do you use?
A
Oral, oral syringe
8
Q
When thinking developmentally how old is an infant?
A
1-12mon
9
Q
When thinking developmentally how old is a toddler?
A
12-36mon
10
Q
When thinking developmentally how old is a preschool age child?
A
3-6yrs
11
Q
When thinking developmentally how old is a school age child?
A
6-12yrs
12
Q
When thinking developmentally how old is a adolescent?
A
12-19yrs
