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Accurately calculate dosages & -Tablets and Capsules
rates for... -Liquid Medicines
-Injections
-I.V. Infusions
Competence in medication dosage -Conceptual competence
calculation problem solving -Calculation competence
requires the ability to have: -Technical measurement competence
What is conceptual competence? Conceptually understands the problem to be
solved and set up the equation correctly
What is calculation competence? Accurately calculate, and where necessary round
to the correct numerical value for the dose to be
administered
, What is technical measurement Select an appropriate syringe or measurement
competence? device and accurately measure the dose to be
administered to the patient
What are the patient age -Neonates
ranges/developmental stages? -Infant
-Child
-Adolescent
-Adult
What are the age of neonates? Birth - 28 days
What are the age of infants? 1 month - 2 years
What are the age of children? 2 - 12 years
What are the age of adolescents? 12 - 17 years
What are the age of adults? 18 years and over
What age group endures the most pediatrics
common errors concerning drug
administration?
Why does the pediatrics group -Hospital settings are more built for adults, not
endure the most common error children
concerning drug administration? -Children (most specifically neonates and infants)
are not able to communicate side effects well
-Dosages are packaged for adults typically
What is pharmacokinetics? influence that the BODY has on drugs
Administration EXAM (updated 2026) Questions
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Terms in this set (145)
Accurately calculate dosages & -Tablets and Capsules
rates for... -Liquid Medicines
-Injections
-I.V. Infusions
Competence in medication dosage -Conceptual competence
calculation problem solving -Calculation competence
requires the ability to have: -Technical measurement competence
What is conceptual competence? Conceptually understands the problem to be
solved and set up the equation correctly
What is calculation competence? Accurately calculate, and where necessary round
to the correct numerical value for the dose to be
administered
, What is technical measurement Select an appropriate syringe or measurement
competence? device and accurately measure the dose to be
administered to the patient
What are the patient age -Neonates
ranges/developmental stages? -Infant
-Child
-Adolescent
-Adult
What are the age of neonates? Birth - 28 days
What are the age of infants? 1 month - 2 years
What are the age of children? 2 - 12 years
What are the age of adolescents? 12 - 17 years
What are the age of adults? 18 years and over
What age group endures the most pediatrics
common errors concerning drug
administration?
Why does the pediatrics group -Hospital settings are more built for adults, not
endure the most common error children
concerning drug administration? -Children (most specifically neonates and infants)
are not able to communicate side effects well
-Dosages are packaged for adults typically
What is pharmacokinetics? influence that the BODY has on drugs
