Understanding Clark's and Young's Rules

What is the primary factor used in Clark's rule to determine a child's medication dose?

• The child's age

• The child's weight

• The child's height

• The child's gender

Using Young's rule, what is the formula to calculate a child's dose?

• Adult dose times child's age divided by child's age plus 12

• Adult dose times child's age divided by 10

• Adult dose times child's height divided by 100

• Adult dose times child's weight divided by 150

For Kevin, who weighs 30 pounds and is 4 years old, what is his dose using Clark's rule if the adult dose is 250 mg?

• 75 mg

• 50 mg

• 100 mg

• 62.5 mg

What is the calculated dose for Lisa using Young's rule if she is 4 years old and the adult dose is 250 mg?

• 50 mg

• 75 mg

• 62.5 mg

• 100 mg

How many milliliters are in one teaspoon?

• 2 ml

• 15 ml

• 5 ml

• 10 ml