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1
Q

what are the major differences for pediatric and adult pxs?

A
  • dosage

- formulations *liquid v chewable

2
Q

what percentage of all outpatient prescriptions contain prescribing errors?

A

7.6%

30% of pts discharge form hospitals experienced an adverse drug effect

3
Q

how much more common is there for adverse drug effects for pediatircs compared to adults?

A

3X

4
Q

what problems do children experience with taking meds/

A

often cannot swallow pills

5
Q

can children be trusted to take meds alone?

A

NO, must have parent with them to properly administer it

6
Q

drugs that “there is no currently accepted medical use in the US, a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision, a high potential for abuse”

A

schedule 1 (heroin, weed, ecstasy)

7
Q

drugs that “ have a high potential for abuse which may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence”

A

-schedule 2 and 2N

8
Q

drugs that “have the potential for abuse less than schedule 1 or 2 and abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence”

A

schedule 3

9
Q

what can your Nation Provider Identifier (NPI) be used for ?

A

non-controlled substance rxs

10
Q

what is the max dose for penicillin V?

A

3 g/day

11
Q

what is the max dose for amoxicillin ?

A

500mg/day

12
Q

what is the max dose for acetaminophen (tylenol)

A

do not exceed 5 doses per day from all sources

13
Q

can you use acetaminophen with codiene on kids?

A

no

14
Q

which antibotic tastes terrible?

A

clindamycin

15
Q

what should you not do in accordance with prescription writing?

A
  • if there is an option between more or fewer times per day, always choose fewer
  • do not mark “dispense as written” unless you are bing brand specific
  • avoid narcotics (if possible)