Pharmacy Journal Club: Paediatric Emergency

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Presented by Sally Taylor
19th September 2012
(Group 2 CPD activity)

Questions and Answers

1.

As a general rule: Children have _____ percentage (%) total body water compared to adults
- A.
  
  Increased
- B.
  
  Decreased
Correct Answer
A. Increased

Explanation
Children have an increased percentage of total body water compared to adults. This is because children have a higher proportion of water in their bodies due to their higher metabolic rate, higher surface area to body mass ratio, and lower body fat percentage. Additionally, children have a higher water turnover rate and greater water needs compared to adults, which contributes to their increased percentage of total body water.

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2.

As a general rule: Children have _________ skin thickness compared to adults
- A.
  
  Increased
- B.
  
  Decreased
Correct Answer
B. Decreased

Explanation
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.

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3.

As a general rule: Children have ___________ renal clearance compared to adults
- A.
  
  Increased
- B.
  
  Decreased
Correct Answer
A. Increased

Explanation
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.

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4.

As a general rule: Children have ___________ liver enzyme activity compared to adults
- A.
  
  Increased
- B.
  
  Decreased
Correct Answer
B. Decreased

Explanation
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.

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5.

Our first-line information source for paediatric drug dosing is:
- A.
  
  British National Formulary for Children
- B.
  
  Paediatric Pharmacopoeia
- C.
  
  Google
- D.
  
  Product Information from MIMS
- E.
  
  Australian Medicines Handbook
Correct Answer
B. Paediatric Pharmacopoeia

Explanation
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.

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6.

Which of the following fluids should NOT be administered to a child?
- A.
  
  0.9% sodium chloride
- B.
  
  0.45% sodium chloride and 5% glucose
- C.
  
  0.9% sodium chloride and 5% glucose
- D.
  
  4% glucose and 1/5 sodium chloride
- E.
  
  5% glucose
Correct Answer
D. 4% glucose and 1/5 sodium chloride
7.

If a child vomits within _________ of a liquid medicine, they should receive another dose.
- A.
  
  5 minutes
- B.
  
  1 hour
- C.
  
  2 hours
- D.
  
  4 hours
- E.
  
  24 hours
Correct Answer
A. 5 minutes

Explanation
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.

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Pharmacy Journal Club: Paediatric Emergency

As a general rule: Children have _____ percentage (%) total body water compared to adults

As a general rule: Children have _________ skin thickness compared to adults

As a general rule: Children have ___________ renal clearance compared to adults

As a general rule: Children have ___________ liver enzyme activity compared to adults

Our first-line information source for paediatric drug dosing is:

Which of the following fluids should NOT be administered to a child?

If a child vomits within _________ of a liquid medicine, they should receive another dose.