Pediatrics Pharmacology Flashcards
Glucuronide formation reaches adult values at
Age 3-4
T/F. Neonates have slower clearance and prolonged elemination half-lives
True
T/F. If mom is receiving drugs, chances are neonates will not be able to metabolize durgs faste
False
T/F. Toddles have the highest metabolism rate
True
Mother has lack of milk, infant becomes dehydrated causing hyperbilirubinemia
Breastfeeding jaundice
Breastmilk jaundice
Mother’s breastmilk has high glucuronidase
GFR and renal plasma flor have increased 50% from day 1
1 wk old
GFR 50-60%
3 wk old
GFR reaches adult value
6-12 mos old
Exceeds drug metabolism
Tiddlerhoid
30-40% adult GFR
Newborn
Unique factors influencing drug absorption
Blood flow
GI function
GI secretion og neonate starts
Soon after birth
GI secretion of premies is highes on
4th day of life
Gastric emptying is prolonged up to
6-8 hrs in the first day of life