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| What two age groups do the medication dosage need to be decreased? | Infants and older adults |
| What is the risk of aspirin ASA if taking by pregant mother? | bleeding during childbirth |
| What is the risk of taking Opioids when pregnant? | respriaratory respiaration in the neonate and withdrawal symptoms |
| What does teratogenisis mean? | Causing birth defects |
| What is end age for pediatric patient? | younger than 16 years old |
| Which agency protects children from being tested in drug tirals? | FDA |
| Do drugs metabolize faster or slower in children than adults? | faster |
| Should you give smaller or larger dosages to children? | smaller |
| At what year does the likidneys mature in an infant? | 1 year |
| Why do CNS drugs cause side effects in neonates? | blood brain barrier not fully developed at birth |
| Whcih class of drugs causes discoloration of teeth in children? | tetracyclines |
| What is dosing of medication based on in pediatrics? | body surface area |
| Which age group uses the most prescriptions? | Older adults |
| Whcih age group experience more adverse drug reactions? | older adults |
| Is the rate of absorption slower or faster as we age? | slower |
| What measure can reduce ADRs in older people? Name 3 | obtain a history of all drugs patient is taking, use the simplest regimen, monitor for drug to drug interactions |
| What is list called for inapproprite medications for adults over age 65? | Beers Criteria |
