Acetaminophen in pediatric patients can cause... - Ans - Hepatic dysfunction
Alcohol in pediatric patients can cause... - Ans - Agressive Behavior, Hypertension
Aminoglycosides, aspirin in pediatric patients can cause... - Ans - Hearing loss
Anticholinergics in pediatric patients can cause... - Ans - Xerostomia (dry mouth)
Aspirin in pediatric patients can cause... - Ans - Asthma
Aspirin Induced Asthma (AIA) - Ans - Arachidonic Acid --> Cyclooxygenase Enzyme -->
Prostaglandins
Child doses should never... - Ans - Exceed the Adult dose regardless of the size of the child
Clarks Rule - Ans - Pediatric Dose = child weight(kg)/adult weight of 70kg x adult dose
Pediatric Dose = child weight(pounds)/adult weight of 150lbs x adult dose
Complications related to drug reactions - Ans - - kernicterus (sulfonamides)
- permanent discoloration of teeth (tetracyclines)
- growth suppression (corticosteroid therapy)
Corticosteroids in pediatric patients can cause... - Ans - Acne, Adrenal insufficiency