Pediatric doses are lesser than normal doses because,
a. Of their lower body size.
b. Of their lesser body weight
c. Their immunity system is not well developed
d. Immature state of their hepatic and renal function by which drugs are inactivated and eliminated from the body

Drug dosage may require adjustment from the usual adult dose for abnormally lean or obese patients because,
a. Normal doses are considered suitable for 70 kg (150 pounds) individuals.
b. The ratio between the amount of drug administered and the size of the body influences the drug concentration at the site of action.
c. Both a & b are right statements
d. Both a & b are wrong statements

Drugs have to be given cautiously to females in…..
a. Pregnancy
b. Lactation
c. Menstruation
d. All of the above

The policy to avoid tolerance development is,
a. Initiating therapy with the lowest effective dose
b. Avoiding prolonged administration
c. Only a
d. Both a & b.

Some drugs are advised before meals to,
a. Avoid dose dumping.
b. Avoid interaction with food.
c. Improve absorption.
d. Both B & C

Drug interactions may be 'Beneficial'.
a. True.
b. False.

A lesser dose is required if the drug is given by,
a. Oral route.
b. Topical route.
c. Intravenous route.
d. None of the above

Reduction in particle size increases absorption because it,
a. Reduces interaction with food molecules.
b. Increases interaction with food molecules.
c. Reduces effective surface area.
d. Increases effective surface area.

The schedule of dosing ( four times a day, two times a day etc.) is called,
a. Dose inspection.
b. Dose regimen.
c. Dose calibration.
d. All of the above.

Doses of children’s are calculated by Young’s formula, which formula is right.
a. Adult Dose (mg/day) x [Age / (Age+12)]
b. Adult Dose (gm/day) x [Age / (Age+24)]
c. Adult Dose (mg/day) x [Wt in Kg / (Age+12)]
d. Adult Dose (mg/day) x [Wt in Kg / (Age+24)]

Clark’s formula to calculate pediatric dose uses body wt in pounds, which of the following formula is correct representation,
a. Adult Dose (gm/day) x (Child Weight in Lbs /150)
b. Adult Dose (mg/day) x (Child Weight in Lbs /150)
c. Adult Dose (mg/day) x (Child Weight in Lbs /250)
d. Adult Dose (gm/day) x (Child Weight in Lbs /250)