Pediatric Dosage Calculations

Pediatric Dosage Calculations

Unlike adults, in which most medications already have a set dose. In Pediatrics, it is necessary to calculate the dose to be administered according to the weight in Kilograms (Kg) or the Body Surface.

In this course, you will learn about Pediatric Dosage Calculations of :

• Suspensions and Syrups
• Safe Dose Dosage Range Pediatric Calculations
• OTC Medications
• Oral Drops Medications
• Solid Dosage Forms Medications
• Injectable Medications

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References:

• Calculation of Drug Dosages: A Work Text 10th Edition by Sheila J. Ogden MSN RN (Author), Linda Fluharty RNC MSN (Author)
• https://www.uptodate.com/contents/ceftriaxone-drug-information?search=ceftriaxone&source=panel_search_result&selectedTitle=1~148&usage_type=panel&kp_tab=drug_general&display_rank=1#F148227
• https://www.uptodate.com/contents/acetaminophen-paracetamol-drug-information?search=paracetamol&source=panel_search_result&selectedTitle=1~148&usage_type=panel&kp_tab=drug_general&display_rank=1
• https://www.uptodate.com/contents/ibuprofen-drug-information?search=ibuprofen&source=panel_search_result&selectedTitle=1~148&usage_type=panel&kp_tab=drug_general&display_rank=1
• https://www.uptodate.com/contents/trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole-co-trimoxazole-drug-information?search=trimethoprim%20sulfamethoxazole&source=panel_search_result&selectedTitle=1~148&usage_type=panel&kp_tab=drug_general&display_rank=1
• https://www.uptodate.com/contents/dexamethasone-systemic-drug-information?search=dexamethasone&source=panel_search_result&selectedTitle=1~145&usage_type=panel&showDrugLabel=true&display_rank=1
• https://www.uptodate.com/contents/vitamin-d3-cholecalciferol-drug-information?search=colecalciferol&source=panel_search_result&selectedTitle=1~112&usage_type=panel&kp_tab=drug_general&display_rank=1
• https://www.uptodate.com/contents/cefpodoxime-drug-information?search=cefpodoxime&source=panel_search_result&selectedTitle=1~38&usage_type=panel&kp_tab=drug_general&display_rank=1
• https://www.uptodate.com/contents/cefixime-drug-information?search=cefixime&source=panel_search_result&selectedTitle=1~29&usage_type=panel&kp_tab=drug_general&display_rank=1
• https://www.uptodate.com/contents/diclofenac-systemic-drug-information?search=diclofenac&source=panel_search_result&selectedTitle=1~113&usage_type=panel&showDrugLabel=true&display_rank=1
• https://www.uptodate.com/contents/azithromycin-systemic-drug-information?search=azithromycin&source=panel_search_result&selectedTitle=1~145&usage_type=panel&showDrugLabel=true&display_rank=1
• https://www.uptodate.com/contents/amoxicillin-and-clavulanate-drug-information?search=amoxicillin%20clavulanate&source=panel_search_result&selectedTitle=1~148&usage_type=panel&kp_tab=drug_general&display_rank=1
• https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2004/50585s056,50624s026lbl.pdf

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