Pharmacology and Prescribing

Question 1

Which drug is commonly prescribed based on surface area?

Answer 1

Aciclovir

Question 2

How would you calculate the estimated weight of a child:

(i) 0 – 12 months?
(ii) 1 – 5 years?
(iii) 6 – 12 years?

Answer 2

0 – 12 months: Weight (in kg) = (0.5 x age in months) + 4

1 – 5 years: Weight (in kg) = (2 x age in years) + 8

6 – 12 years: Weight (in kg) = (3 x age in years) + 7