peds

Question 1

age classification
neonates
infant

Answer 1

0-28 days
1-12 months

Question 2

age classification
toddler
child

Answer 2

1-2 years
2-12 years

Question 3

age classification
adolescent

Answer 3

13-18 years

Question 4

avoid ibuprofen

Answer 4

< 6 months risk of nephrotoxic

Question 5

avoid aspirin q

Answer 5

<16 years
Reyes syndrome

Question 6

acetaminophen

Answer 6

10-15 mg/kg/dose every 4-6 hr
160mg/5ml

Question 7

ibuprofen

Answer 7

5-10mg/kg/dose 6-8 hrs
100mg/5 ml

Question 8

who should receive palivizumab

Answer 8

synagis
prevention of RSV
in first year of life:
- premature infants born at <29 weeks
- premature infants born at < 32 weeks w/ chronic lung disease who are < 12months of age
- infants < 12 months of age w/ certain heart conditions

Question 9

contra:

Answer 9

hydrocodone and codeine < 12 but fda no loner indicates < 18

tramadol < 12
promethazine < 2
ceftriaxone in neonates (1-28 days)

Question 10

OTC cough and cold avoid

Answer 10

kids < 2 not generally recommended

Question 11

tetracycline

Answer 11

<8 years unless tick-borne disease or mountain spotted fever…
avoid quinolones too

Question 12

benzocaine

Answer 12

< 2 years OTC increases the risk of methemoglobinemia