Prescription Writing for the Pediatric Patient Flashcards
what are the major differences for pediatric and adult pxs?
- dosage
- formulations *liquid v chewable
what percentage of all outpatient prescriptions contain prescribing errors?
7.6%
30% of pts discharge form hospitals experienced an adverse drug effect
how much more common is there for adverse drug effects for pediatircs compared to adults?
3X
what problems do children experience with taking meds/
often cannot swallow pills
can children be trusted to take meds alone?
NO, must have parent with them to properly administer it
drugs that “there is no currently accepted medical use in the US, a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision, a high potential for abuse”
schedule 1 (heroin, weed, ecstasy)
drugs that “ have a high potential for abuse which may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence”
-schedule 2 and 2N
drugs that “have the potential for abuse less than schedule 1 or 2 and abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence”
schedule 3
what can your Nation Provider Identifier (NPI) be used for ?
non-controlled substance rxs
what is the max dose for penicillin V?
3 g/day
what is the max dose for amoxicillin ?
500mg/day
what is the max dose for acetaminophen (tylenol)
do not exceed 5 doses per day from all sources
can you use acetaminophen with codiene on kids?
no
which antibotic tastes terrible?
clindamycin
what should you not do in accordance with prescription writing?
- if there is an option between more or fewer times per day, always choose fewer
- do not mark “dispense as written” unless you are bing brand specific
- avoid narcotics (if possible)
