Pharmacology and the care of Infants and Pediatric clients

Which statements are true about pharmacokinetics in pediatric clients? Select all that apply

• Age, gastric emptying, intestinal motility and routes of administration affect absorption

• Infants have increased gastric acidity

• Intramuscular injections are preferred for pediatric clients

• Total body water for infants is approx 80%

• Young children have reduced glomerular rate and slow kidney clearance

Match the following Pediatric drug adminstrations

• Administration easy to administer

• IM

• Administer via dropper or syringe

• IV

• Use 22-24 gauge needle

• Oral

• Use vastus lateralis

• Suppository

What route of drug administration places the drug under the tongue to dissolve and be absorbed?

• Buccal

• Sublingual

• Oral

• Parenteral

What type of drug administration places a tablet or pill in the pocket between the cheek and gums?

• Buccal

• Sublingual

• Oral

• Parenteral

At what angle should an intramuscular injection be made?

• 45

• 90

• 5-15

• 45-60

A pharmacy technician is preparing to inject a diluent into a vial for a powder medication. Which of the following needles should the technician use for this process?

• Vented

• Hypodermic

• Filter

• Pen

Which of the following is NOT a parenteral route of drug administration?

• Intravenous

• Subcutaneous

• Intramuscular

• Oral

What is the primary advantage of administering drugs via the intravenous route?

• Bypasses the digestive system

• Slower absorption

• More convenient for patients

• Less risk of infection

Which of the following is the correct way to calculate the total daily dose for a medication prescribed at 2 mg/kg for a 25 kg cat?

• 2 mg + 25 kg = 27 mg

• 2 mg x 25 kg = 50 mg

• 2 mg ÷ 25 kg = 0.08 mg

• 25 kg ÷ 2 mg = 12.5 mg

Which of the following routes of drug administration is most likely to result in the fastest onset of action?

• Oral

• Topical

• Intravenous

• Subcutaneous