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WorksheetsPharmacology and the care of Infants and Pediatric clients
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
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
IV
Use 22-24 gauge needle
Oral
Administer via dropper or syringe
IM
Use vastus lateralis
Suppository
Administration easy to administer
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
What is the recommended angle for a subcutaneous injection?
90 degrees
45 degrees
15 degrees
60 degrees
Which of the following is a disadvantage of oral drug administration?
Suitable for unconscious patients
Possible drug inactivation by stomach acid
Bypasses first-pass metabolism
Rapid onset of action
Which of the following is a characteristic of the sublingual route of drug administration?
Drug is absorbed through the skin
Drug is placed under the tongue
Drug is injected into a muscle
Drug is swallowed and absorbed in the stomach
Which of the following is the correct angle for an intradermal injection?
90 degrees
60 degrees
45 degrees
10-15 degrees
What is the main purpose of using a filter needle when preparing injectable medications?
To prevent air embolism
To remove glass particles
To increase injection speed
To reduce pain at the injection site
