Pharm Flashcards
1
Q
Infants and children and absorption.
A
Generally have more rapid and complete absorption that adults or neonates.
2
Q
Neonate IM absorption
A
Generally slow and erratic
3
Q
Infants and children IM absorption
A
Rapid, consistant and complete
4
Q
The younger the child, the more ______ the skin.
A
Permeable
5
Q
Neonates have ____ ECF than adults.
A
More extra cellular fluid.
6
Q
Infant GFR
A
Starts at 2-4, slowly increases to normal by 6 months.
7
Q
Common overdoses
A
Iron and Tylenol
8
Q
Drugs to avoid in pediatrics
A
Propylene glycol (injectables) Benzyl ALcohol (IV fluids)
9
Q
Cystic fibrosis causes?
A
Increased requirements and increased clearance
10
Q
One teaspoon =
A
5cc (ml)
11
Q
Tylenol dose
A
10 - 15 mg/kg q 4-6
12
Q
Motrin is not labeled for children less than how many months?
A
6 months
13
Q
Ibuprofen/motrin dosing
A
5-10 mg/kg q6
Reserve 10 mg for high fevers
