UNIT 4 : Pediatric calculations Flashcards
1
Q
Drug calculation Formula
A
- Clark’s Rule
- Young’s Rule
- Fried’s Rule
2
Q
𝑐ℎ𝑖𝑙𝑑𝑠 𝑑𝑜𝑠𝑒 = 𝑎𝑑𝑢𝑙𝑡 𝑑𝑜𝑠𝑒 × 𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑖𝑛 𝑝𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑑𝑠 divided by 150
A
Clark’s Rule:
3
Q
Clark’s Rule
Weight is 7 kg , adult dose is 80 mg
7 kg = 15.4 pounds
80 mg x 15.4 pounds = 1232
1232 / 150 =
A
8.2 mg
4
Q
Drug calculation Formula
𝑐ℎ𝑖𝑙𝑑 𝑑𝑜𝑠𝑒 = 𝑎𝑑𝑢𝑙𝑡 𝑑𝑜𝑠𝑒 × 𝑎𝑔𝑒 𝑖𝑛 𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑠 divided by 𝑎𝑔𝑒 𝑖𝑛 𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑠 + 12
A
Young’s Rule
5
Q
Young’s Rule
The average adult dose of Amoxicillin is 500 mg every 8 hrs. The child weighs 26 lbs. and is 18
months old.
500 mg x 1,5 years / 1.5 years = + 12
750 / 13.5 = 55.55
A
56 mg = child dose
6
Q
Drug calculation Formula
𝑐ℎ𝑖𝑙𝑑 𝑑𝑜𝑠𝑒 = 𝑎𝑑𝑢𝑙𝑡 𝑑𝑜𝑠𝑒 × 𝑎𝑔𝑒 𝑖𝑛 𝑚𝑜𝑛𝑡ℎ𝑠 divided by 150
A
Fried’s Rule
7
Q
Fried’s Rule
The doctor orders an adult dose of Ibuprofen 600 mg PO PRN. The child’s age is 24 months old.
600 mg x 24 / 150
A
96 mg
