Medications

Question 1

What is the indication for paediatric ibuprofen?

Answer 1

Pain management

Question 2

What is the paediatric dose of ibuprofen?

Answer 2

10 mg/kg PO

Question 3

What is the concentration of paediatric ibuprofen syrup?

Answer 3

100 mg/5 mL (20 mg/mL)

Question 4

What is the max single dose of ibuprofen for children?

Answer 4

400 mg

Question 5

What is the time restriction for ibuprofen repeat doses?

Answer 5

No ibuprofen within the last 6 hours

Question 6

What are the indications for ipratropium in paediatrics?

Answer 6

Asthma and anaphylaxis (as a bronchodilator)

Question 7

What are the paediatric doses for ipratropium?

Answer 7

MDI: 84 mcg = 4 puffs
NEB: 250 mcg (use half ampoule if needed)

Question 8

Can ipratropium be administered via mask in children?

Answer 8

Yes — especially useful in young children

Question 9

What is methoxyflurane used for in paediatrics?

Answer 9

Pain management

Question 10

What is the paediatric dose of methoxyflurane?

Answer 10

3 mL inhaled

Question 11

What are the maximum dosing limits for methoxyflurane?

Answer 11

2 doses in 24 hrs, max 3 in 7 days

Question 12

What are contraindications for methoxyflurane?

Answer 12

Renal impairment
Malignant hyperthermia

Question 13

What is the paediatric indication for midazolam?

Answer 13

Seizure management

Question 14

What is the IM dose of midazolam in children?

Answer 14

0.15 mg/kg

Question 15

What is the concentration of midazolam?

Answer 15

5 mg/5 mL

Question 16

What is the max single dose of midazolam?

Answer 16

10 mg

Question 17

What is required after first dose of midazolam?

Answer 17

Clinical support contact

Question 18

What is morphine used for in paediatrics?

Answer 18

Pain management

Question 19

What is the IV dose of morphine in children?

Answer 19

50 mcg/kg

Question 20

What is the presentation of morphine?

Answer 20

10 mg/1 mL

Question 21

What is the single max dose of morphine in paediatrics?

Answer 21

2.5 mg

Question 22

What is naloxone used for in children?

Answer 22

Opioid overdose

Question 23

What is the paediatric IM dose of naloxone?

Answer 23

400 mcg

Question 24

What is the IV dose of naloxone in children?

Answer 24

50–100 mcg

Question 25

How is naloxone diluted for IV use?

Answer 25

1 mL naloxone + 3 mL saline = 400 mcg in 4 mL

Question 26

What is a caution for naloxone use in children?

Answer 26

May induce respiratory depression

Question 27

What is ondansetron used for in paediatrics?

Answer 27

Nausea and vomiting

Question 28

What is the oral paediatric dose of ondansetron?

Answer 28

2–4 mg (age-dependent)

Question 29

What is the IV/IM dose of ondansetron?

Answer 29

150 mcg/kg

Question 30

How is ondansetron diluted for IV use?

Answer 30

2 mL ondansetron + 2 mL saline = 4 mL (2 mg total)

Question 31

What is the contraindication for ondansetron?

Answer 31

Long QT syndrome

Question 32

What is paracetamol used for in paediatrics?

Answer 32

Pain and fever management

Question 33

What is the oral/IV dose of paracetamol in children?

Answer 33

15 mg/kg

Question 34

What is the max single dose of paracetamol?

Answer 34

1 gram

Question 35

When should paracetamol not be given again?

Answer 35

If taken within the past 4 hours

Question 36

What are the paediatric indications for prednisolone?

Answer 36

Asthma, anaphylaxis, croup

Question 37

What is the dose of prednisolone in children?

Answer 37

1 mg/kg (max 50 mg)

Question 38

What is the standard presentation?

Answer 38

25 mg in 5 mL syrup

Question 39

What are salbutamol indications in paediatrics?

Answer 39

Asthma, anaphylaxis, crush syndrome

Question 40

What are the doses of salbutamol?

Answer 40

MDI: 600 mcg = 6 puffs NEB: 7.5 mg

Question 41

What is a key prep step for NEB salbutamol?

Answer 41

Make volume up to 5 mL with saline

Question 42

What are saline indications in paediatrics?

Answer 42

Anaphylaxis, asthma, burns, cardiac arrest, crush, haemorrhage, hypotension, shock, meningococcal, sepsis, ROSC

Question 43

What is the IV dose of saline in children?

Answer 43

10 mL/kg (max 250 mL)

Question 44

How should saline be administered accurately?

Answer 44

Via syringe or burette