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Doses in Children Flashcards

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Which of the following doses of 120mg/5ml paracetamol is correct for the relief of fever after vaccinations at 2, 3 and 4 months?

One 5ml spoonful and one 2.5ml spoonful qds.
One 2.5ml spoonful qds.
One 5ml spoonful qds.
One 2.5ml spoonful bd.

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Relief of vaccinations at 2, 3 and 4 months: 2.5ml qds.

Age 2-3 months, pain and other causes of fever if baby is over 4kg and was born after 37 weeks: 2.5ml bd.

3-6 months: 2.5ml qds. 
6-24 months: 5ml qds. 
2-4 years: 7.5ml qds
4-8 years: 10ml qds
8-10 years: 15ml qds
10-12 years: 20ml qds
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Which of the following is the appropriate paracetamol dosing for a 9 year old?

Two 5ml spoonfuls qds
Three 5ml spoonfuls qds.
Four 5ml spoonfuls qds.
One 5ml and one 2.5ml spoonful qds

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Relief of vaccinations at 2, 3 and 4 months: 2.5ml qds.

Age 2-3 months, pain and other causes of fever if baby is over 4kg and was born after 37 weeks: 2.5ml bd.

3-6 months: 2.5ml qds. 
6-24 months: 5ml qds. 
2-4 years: 7.5ml qds
4-8 years: 10ml qds
8-10 years: 15ml qds
10-12 years: 20ml qds
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Which of the following is the appropriate paracetamol dosing for a 3 year old?

One 5ml spoonful qds.
One 5ml spoonful and one 2.5ml spoonful qds.
Two 5ml spoonfuls qds.
Four 5ml spoonfuls qds.

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Relief of vaccinations at 2, 3 and 4 months: 2.5ml qds.

Age 2-3 months, pain and other causes of fever if baby is over 4kg and was born after 37 weeks: 2.5ml bd.

3-6 months: 2.5ml qds. 
6-24 months: 5ml qds. 
2-4 years: 7.5ml qds
4-8 years: 10ml qds
8-10 years: 15ml qds
10-12 years: 20ml qds
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Which of the following is the most appropriate paracetamol doses for an 11 year old?

One 5ml spoonful qds.
One 5ml spoonful and one 2.5ml spoonful qds.
Two 5ml spoonfuls qds.
Four 5ml spoonfuls qds.

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Relief of vaccinations at 2, 3 and 4 months: 2.5ml qds.

Age 2-3 months, pain and other causes of fever if baby is over 4kg and was born after 37 weeks: 2.5ml bd.

3-6 months: 2.5ml qds. 
6-24 months: 5ml qds. 
2-4 years: 7.5ml qds
4-8 years: 10ml qds
8-10 years: 15ml qds
10-12 years: 20ml qds
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How many ml qds of paracetamol 120mg/5ml for a 9 year old?

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Relief of vaccinations at 2, 3 and 4 months: 2.5ml qds.

Age 2-3 months, pain and other causes of fever if baby is over 4kg and was born after 37 weeks: 2.5ml bd.

3-6 months: 2.5ml qds. 
6-24 months: 5ml qds. 
2-4 years: 7.5ml qds
4-8 years: 10ml qds
8-10 years: 15ml qds
10-12 years: 20ml qds
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How many ml qds of paracetamol 120mg/5ml for a 4 year old child?

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Relief of vaccinations at 2, 3 and 4 months: 2.5ml qds.

Age 2-3 months, pain and other causes of fever if baby is over 4kg and was born after 37 weeks: 2.5ml bd.

3-6 months: 2.5ml qds. 
6-24 months: 5ml qds. 
2-4 years: 7.5ml qds
4-8 years: 10ml qds
8-10 years: 15ml qds
10-12 years: 20ml qds
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What ml qds of paracetamol 120mg/5ml for a 4 month old child?

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Relief of vaccinations at 2, 3 and 4 months: 2.5ml qds.

Age 2-3 months, pain and other causes of fever if baby is over 4kg and was born after 37 weeks: 2.5ml bd.

3-6 months: 2.5ml qds. 
6-24 months: 5ml qds. 
2-4 years: 7.5ml qds
4-8 years: 10ml qds
8-10 years: 15ml qds
10-12 years: 20ml qds
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The anticoagulant effect of warfarin and other coumarins may be impacted in what way by prolonged regular use of paracetamol?

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Increased anticoagulant effect.

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What is the correct dosing of ibuprofen 100mg/5ml for a 3 year old child?

2.5ml tds
2.5ml tds-qds
5ml tds
7.5ml tds
10ml tds

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Infants 3-6 months weighing more than 5kg: 2.5ml tds.

6 months - 1 year: 2.5ml tds-qds.

1-4 years: 5ml tds.

4-6 years: 7.5ml tds

7-12 years: 10ml tds

Post-immunisation fever: 2.5ml (50mg) then another 2.5ml (50mg) dose six hours later if needed.

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Which of the following is the correct dosing of ibuprofen 100mg/5ml for a 7 year old?

2.5ml tds-qds
10ml tds
5ml tds
7.5ml tds

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Infants 3-6 months weighing more than 5kg: 2.5ml tds.

6 months - 1 year: 2.5ml tds-qds.

1-4 years: 5ml tds.

4-6 years: 7.5ml tds

7-12 years: 10ml tds

Post-immunisation fever: 2.5ml (50mg) then another 2.5ml (50mg) dose six hours later if needed.

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What is the appropriate dosing for a 3 year old of 100mg/5ml ibuprofen?

2.5ml tds-qds
10ml tds
5ml tds
7.5ml tds

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Infants 3-6 months weighing more than 5kg: 2.5ml tds.

6 months - 1 year: 2.5ml tds-qds.

1-4 years: 5ml tds.

4-6 years: 7.5ml tds

7-12 years: 10ml tds

Post-immunisation fever: 2.5ml (50mg) then another 2.5ml (50mg) dose six hours later if needed.

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Which of the following is the correct dosage to give to a 7 month old child of 100mg/5ml ibuprofen?

5ml tds
7.5ml tds
2.5ml tds-qds
10ml tds

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Infants 3-6 months weighing more than 5kg: 2.5ml tds.

6 months - 1 year: 2.5ml tds-qds.

1-4 years: 5ml tds.

4-6 years: 7.5ml tds

7-12 years: 10ml tds

Post-immunisation fever: 2.5ml (50mg) then another 2.5ml (50mg) dose six hours later if needed.

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What is the ibuprofen 100mg/5ml dose for a 6 month old?

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Infants 3-6 months weighing more than 5kg: 2.5ml tds.

6 months - 1 year: 2.5ml tds-qds.

1-4 years: 5ml tds.

4-6 years: 7.5ml tds

7-12 years: 10ml tds

Post-immunisation fever: 2.5ml (50mg) then another 2.5ml (50mg) dose six hours later if needed.

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What is the ibuprofen 100mg/5ml dose for a 13 month old?

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Infants 3-6 months weighing more than 5kg: 2.5ml tds.

6 months - 1 year: 2.5ml tds-qds.

1-4 years: 5ml tds.

4-6 years: 7.5ml tds

7-12 years: 10ml tds

Post-immunisation fever: 2.5ml (50mg) then another 2.5ml (50mg) dose six hours later if needed.

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What is the ibuprofen 100mg/5ml dose for a 32 month old?

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Infants 3-6 months weighing more than 5kg: 2.5ml tds.

6 months - 1 year: 2.5ml tds-qds.

1-4 years: 5ml tds.

4-6 years: 7.5ml tds

7-12 years: 10ml tds

Post-immunisation fever: 2.5ml (50mg) then another 2.5ml (50mg) dose six hours later if needed.

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What is the ibuprofen 100mg/5ml dose for a 5 year old?

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Infants 3-6 months weighing more than 5kg: 2.5ml tds.

6 months - 1 year: 2.5ml tds-qds.

1-4 years: 5ml tds.

4-6 years: 7.5ml tds

7-12 years: 10ml tds

Post-immunisation fever: 2.5ml (50mg) then another 2.5ml (50mg) dose six hours later if needed.

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What is the ibuprofen 100mg/5ml dose for an 11 year old?

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Infants 3-6 months weighing more than 5kg: 2.5ml tds.

6 months - 1 year: 2.5ml tds-qds.

1-4 years: 5ml tds.

4-6 years: 7.5ml tds

7-12 years: 10ml tds

Post-immunisation fever: 2.5ml (50mg) then another 2.5ml (50mg) dose six hours later if needed.

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What is the ibuprofen 100mg/5ml dose for a 4 month old?

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Infants 3-6 months weighing more than 5kg: 2.5ml tds.

6 months - 1 year: 2.5ml tds-qds.

1-4 years: 5ml tds.

4-6 years: 7.5ml tds

7-12 years: 10ml tds

Post-immunisation fever: 2.5ml (50mg) then another 2.5ml (50mg) dose six hours later if needed.

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