Pharmacology and Pediatric Study Guide
 Drug classifications, indications, contraindications, adverse
reactions and dosing for the following:
1. Lasix
2. Hydrochlorthiazide
3. Metropramide Hydrochloride
4. Spironolactone
5. Captopril
6. Acetaminophen
7. Ibuprofen
8. Aspirin when and why to avoid
9. Reglan, when to give
10.
Synagis, what is it given for/how to calculate
11.
Xopenex
12.
Pulmicort
13.
Digoxin
14.
Insulin
15.
Diastat
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Know equivalents as follows:
Ml’s/tsp
Tsp/tbs/oz
gram/mg
mg/mcg
Kg/pounds
Tbs/ml’s
 Know calculations: desire over have X quantity
1. Sample problems: Tylenol 160mg per 5ml. Order reads to give
15mg per Kg
Child weighs 6.6 lbs
First convert lbs to Kg. 6.6 divided by 2.2=3
Multiply 3 kg X 15mg=45
You desire 45mg. Divide by what you have (160)
Multiply times Quanity or 5
Answer is 45mg or 1.4ml
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Other things to know:
Normal heart rate for a newborn
Symptoms of VP shunt malfunction
NG tube placement
J-tube placement: when and where it is used
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that infants be
placed on (stomach, side, or back) to sleep.
6. Know the normal developmental activities for a 1 year old.
7. O2 1 liter=1000ml’s
8. What muscle is most used for pediatric injections?