Pharmacy Journal Club: Paediatric Emergency
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As a general rule: Children have _____ percentage (%) total body water compared to adults
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Increased
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Decreased
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This Pharmacy Journal Club quiz focuses on paediatric emergency care, comparing children's physiological and pharmacological characteristics with adults. It tests knowledge on body water content, skin thickness, renal clearance, liver enzyme activity, and appropriate paediatric drug dosing and fluid administration.
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As a general rule: Children have _________ skin thickness compared to adults
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Increased
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Decreased
Correct Answer
A. DecreasedExplanation
Children have decreased skin thickness compared to adults. This is because children's skin is still developing and maturing, so it is generally thinner and more delicate. As children grow older, their skin gradually thickens and becomes more resilient. This thinner skin in children makes them more susceptible to injuries, sunburns, and other skin-related issues.Rate this question:
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As a general rule: Children have ___________ renal clearance compared to adults
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Increased
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Decreased
Correct Answer
A. IncreasedExplanation
Children have increased renal clearance compared to adults. This is because children have higher glomerular filtration rate (GFR) and renal blood flow, which allows for more efficient filtration and excretion of drugs and other substances by the kidneys. Additionally, children have a higher proportion of active tubular transporters, which further enhances renal clearance.Rate this question:
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If a child vomits within _________ of a liquid medicine, they should receive another dose.
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5 minutes
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1 hour
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2 hours
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4 hours
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24 hours
Correct Answer
A. 5 minutesExplanation
If a child vomits within 5 minutes of taking a liquid medicine, they should receive another dose. Vomiting shortly after taking the medicine indicates that the child did not fully absorb the medication, and therefore another dose is needed to ensure that they receive the proper dosage.Rate this question:
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As a general rule: Children have ___________ liver enzyme activity compared to adults
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Increased
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Decreased
Correct Answer
A. DecreasedExplanation
Children have decreased liver enzyme activity compared to adults. This is because the liver enzymes responsible for metabolizing drugs and toxins are not fully developed in children. As a result, children may require lower doses of medications compared to adults to achieve the same therapeutic effect. Additionally, children may be more susceptible to the toxic effects of certain medications due to their decreased liver enzyme activity.Rate this question:
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Our first-line information source for paediatric drug dosing is:
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British National Formulary for Children
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Paediatric Pharmacopoeia
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Google
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Product Information from MIMS
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Australian Medicines Handbook
Correct Answer
A. Paediatric PharmacopoeiaExplanation
The correct answer is "Paediatric Pharmacopoeia". The Paediatric Pharmacopoeia is the first-line information source for paediatric drug dosing. It provides specific dosing guidelines and recommendations for medications used in children. It is a comprehensive resource that healthcare professionals can rely on to ensure safe and effective drug administration in paediatric patients.Rate this question:
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Which of the following fluids should NOT be administered to a child?
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0.9% sodium chloride
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0.45% sodium chloride and 5% glucose
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0.9% sodium chloride and 5% glucose
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4% glucose and 1/5 sodium chloride
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5% glucose
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