Pediatric Conditions

Question 1

Define neonate

Answer 1

0-28 days

Question 2

Define infant

Answer 2

1 month to 12 months

Question 3

Define child

Answer 3

1-12 years

Question 4

Define adolescent

Answer 4

13-18 years

Question 5

what medications help the patent ductus arteriosus to close

Answer 5

NSAIDs

• indomethacin
• ibuprofen f

Question 6

What age can you give ibuprofen to children

Answer 6

6 months

Question 7

What age can you give cold and cold medications to children

Answer 7

2 years

Question 8

APAP dose for children

Answer 8

10-15 mg/kg/dose q4-6h

Question 9

ibuprofen dose for children

Answer 9

5-10 mg/kg/dose q 6-8h

Question 10

empiric treatment for meningitis in neonates is

Answer 10

ampicillin
+
cefotaxime or gentamicin

Question 11

why is ceftriaxone contraindicated in neonates

Answer 11

is displaces bilirubin from albumin which can cause bilirubin-induced brain damage (kernicterus) and can precipitate causing an embolus and death

Question 12

treatment for croup

Answer 12

systemic steroids: dexamethasone

Question 13

treatment for bed wetting

Answer 13

desmopressin

Question 14

Codeine is contraindicated in younger than

Answer 14

12 years

Question 15

promethazine is contraindicated in younger than

Answer 15

2 years

Question 16

tramadol is contraindicated in younger than

Answer 16

12 years