Life Span Flashcards
1
Q
dosage for child
A
body surface area X adult dose / 1.73 m^2
2
Q
children 1 and older
A
metabolize drug faster than adults
3
Q
older adults
A
experience more adverse effects: multiple/ severe illness, multiple drugs, poor adherence
4
Q
intentional non-adherence
A
high costs, side effects, believing drug is unnecessary
5
Q
FDA pregnancy risks
A
A is least harmful, X is proven risk of fetal abnormalities
6
Q
breast feedings and taking drugs
A
take drugs after feedings, avoid drugs with long half lives
