QUIZ 100% ANSWERED 2025
, Why do many medications lack pediatric dosing information in their drug labeling -
ANSWERThere is lack of evidence-based literature on the safe and effective use of
medications in children
Why are neonates at greater risk for toxicity with highly protein-bound drugs -
ANSWERProtein binding is decreased in neonates increasing the amount of free drug
available
At what age are adult levels of renal function achieved - ANSWER12 months
What is the most accurate device for measuring a 2.5mL dose for a child - ANSWERAn
oral syringe
How do you help prevent medication errors - ANSWERWrite out the term daily
In pediatric patients gastric acidity does not reach adult values for - ANSWER2 years
Nalidixic acid may cause _______ in children - ANSWERcartilage erosion
Altered absorption of drugs in the elderly may result in _______ drug response -
ANSWERDelayed
You have an elderly patient taking warfarin. You add another protein binding drug.
Which of the following statements is correct? - ANSWERYou will need to decrease dose
of warfarin
In elderly, proper index of renal function is _____ - ANSWERGlomerular filtration rate
(GFR)
List that identifies drugs with high likelihood of cause adverse effects in elderly -
ANSWERBeers list
Primary mechanism of antibacterial action of the penicillin's involve inhibition of -
ANSWERCell wall synthesis by binding and inactivating penicillin binding proteins
(PBPs)
Which statement about vancomycin is accurate - ANSWERIncreases bacterial cell wall
permeability and inhibits RNA synthesis
The mechanism of action of the tetracyclines involves - ANSWERInhibiting protein
synthesis