Pediatric Drug Dosages

Question 1

Hydrocortisone/Methylprednisolone

Answer 1

2 mg/kg

Question 2

Epi-Pen Jr (dose/weight cutoff)

Answer 2

0.15 mg

55lbs/25kg

Question 3

Albuterol (dose/cutoff)

Answer 3

1.25mg for ages < 2 years

Question 4

Diphenhydramine

Answer 4

1 mg/kg

Question 5

Epinephrine (1:10,000)

Answer 5

0.01 mg/kg (max 0.3mg)

Question 6

Glucose Tube

Answer 6

1/2 tube for pts < 44lbs/20kg

Question 7

Glucagon

Answer 7

0.5mg for pts < 44lbs/20kg

Question 8

Dextrose

Answer 8

10% 0.5 g/kg

Question 9

Midazolam

Answer 9

0. 1 mg/kg IV/IO (max 8mg)

0. 2 mg/kg IN (max 10mg)

Question 10

Magnesium Sulfate

Answer 10

25 mg/kg

Question 11

Acetaminophen

Answer 11

15 mg/kg IV or PO (max 1000mg)

Question 12

Ibuprofen

Answer 12

10 mg/kg PO (max 600mg)

Question 13

Ketorolac

Answer 13

0.5 mg/kg IV or IM (max 15 mg)

Question 14

Morphine

Answer 14

0.1 mg/kg (max 5mg)

Question 15

Epinephrine Infusion

Answer 15

0.1 mcg/kg/min

Question 16

Epinephrine Push (1:10,000)

Answer 16

0.01 mcg/kg (max 0.5 mg)