Pharmacy

Question 1

What rule should generally be followed when prescribing maintenance fluids?

Answer 1

4,2,1

Question 2

How much Na and K does a child need in a day?

Answer 2

Na 2-4mmol/kg/day

K 1-2mmol/kg/day

Question 3

What must be added to fluid maintenance in children who are NBM?

Answer 3

K+

Question 4

What is the rate of resuscitation fluids in children?

Answer 4

Fluid bolus 20mls/kg

Question 5

What is the general calorie requirement for children?

Answer 5

100kcal/kg/day

Question 6

What formula should be used when calculating how much blood to give in a blood transfusion?

Answer 6

Change in Hb required x weight x 4