Pediatric drug dosages MCQs – Anesthesia

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: September 13, 2024

  • What is the standard dose of midazolam for sedation in a 4-year-old child? a) 0.1-0.2 mg/kg b) 0.5-1 mg/kg c) 1-2 mg/kg d) 2-3 mg/kgAnswer: a) 0.1-0.2 mg/kg
  • For pediatric patients, what is the recommended dose of propofol for induction of anesthesia? a) 1-2 mg/kg b) 2-4 mg/kg c) 4-6 mg/kg d) 6-8 mg/kgAnswer: b) 2-4 mg/kg
  • What is the typical dose range for fentanyl for analgesia in a child undergoing surgery? a) 1-2 mcg/kg b) 2-5 mcg/kg c) 5-10 mcg/kg d) 10-15 mcg/kgAnswer: a) 1-2 mcg/kg
  • Which dosage of atropine is recommended for bradycardia in a pediatric patient? a) 0.01-0.02 mg/kg b) 0.05-0.1 mg/kg c) 0.1-0.2 mg/kg d) 0.2-0.3 mg/kgAnswer: a) 0.01-0.02 mg/kg
  • For maintenance of anesthesia, what is the common dose of sevoflurane for a pediatric patient? a) 0.5-1% b) 1-2% c) 2-3% d) 3-4%Answer: b) 1-2%
  • What is the usual dose of lidocaine for local anesthesia in children? a) 1-2 mg/kg b) 3-5 mg/kg c) 5-7 mg/kg d) 7-10 mg/kgAnswer: a) 1-2 mg/kg
  • Which dosage of ketamine is typically used for procedural sedation in pediatric patients? a) 0.5-1 mg/kg b) 1-2 mg/kg c) 2-4 mg/kg d) 4-6 mg/kgAnswer: b) 1-2 mg/kg
  • What is the recommended dose of epinephrine for pediatric patients in case of anaphylaxis? a) 0.01 mg/kg b) 0.1 mg/kg c) 0.2 mg/kg d) 0.5 mg/kgAnswer: a) 0.01 mg/kg
  • For pediatric patients, what is the standard dose of dexamethasone for anti-inflammatory purposes? a) 0.1 mg/kg b) 0.2 mg/kg c) 0.5 mg/kg d) 1 mg/kgAnswer: a) 0.1 mg/kg
  • What is the typical dose of nitrous oxide used for sedation in children? a) 10-20% b) 20-30% c) 30-50% d) 50-70%Answer: c) 30-50%
  • Which dosage of morphine is generally used for postoperative pain management in pediatric patients? a) 0.05-0.1 mg/kg b) 0.1-0.2 mg/kg c) 0.2-0.3 mg/kg d) 0.3-0.5 mg/kgAnswer: a) 0.05-0.1 mg/kg
  • What is the recommended dose of naloxone for reversing opioid effects in a pediatric patient? a) 0.01-0.1 mg/kg b) 0.1-0.2 mg/kg c) 0.2-0.5 mg/kg d) 0.5-1 mg/kgAnswer: a) 0.01-0.1 mg/kg
  • For sedation, what is the usual dose range of chloral hydrate in pediatric anesthesia? a) 25-50 mg/kg b) 50-75 mg/kg c) 75-100 mg/kg d) 100-150 mg/kgAnswer: a) 25-50 mg/kg
  • What is the standard dose of ondansetron for antiemetic prophylaxis in pediatric patients? a) 0.1 mg/kg b) 0.2 mg/kg c) 0.3 mg/kg d) 0.5 mg/kgAnswer: a) 0.1 mg/kg
  • Which is the recommended dose of bupivacaine for a pediatric peripheral nerve block? a) 0.5-1 mg/kg b) 1-2 mg/kg c) 2-3 mg/kg d) 3-4 mg/kgAnswer: b) 1-2 mg/kg
  • What is the appropriate dose of suxamethonium for intubation in children? a) 0.5-1 mg/kg b) 1-2 mg/kg c) 2-3 mg/kg d) 3-4 mg/kgAnswer: b) 1-2 mg/kg
  • For general anesthesia induction, what is the typical dose of thiopental for pediatric patients? a) 2-4 mg/kg b) 4-6 mg/kg c) 6-8 mg/kg d) 8-10 mg/kgAnswer: a) 2-4 mg/kg
  • What is the recommended dose of ranitidine for pediatric patients for acid suppression before surgery? a) 1-2 mg/kg b) 2-3 mg/kg c) 3-4 mg/kg d) 4-5 mg/kgAnswer: a) 1-2 mg/kg
  • Which dosage of midazolam is used for procedural sedation in children? a) 0.05-0.1 mg/kg b) 0.1-0.2 mg/kg c) 0.2-0.3 mg/kg d) 0.3-0.5 mg/kgAnswer: b) 0.1-0.2 mg/kg
  • What is the standard dose of ketorolac for postoperative analgesia in pediatric patients? a) 0.5-1 mg/kg b) 1-2 mg/kg c) 2-4 mg/kg d) 4-6 mg/kgAnswer: a) 0.5-1 mg/kg
  • For pediatric sedation, what is the typical dose of dexmedetomidine? a) 0.1-0.5 mcg/kg/hr b) 0.5-1 mcg/kg/hr c) 1-2 mcg/kg/hr d) 2-4 mcg/kg/hrAnswer: a) 0.1-0.5 mcg/kg/hr
  • Which dosage of acetaminophen is recommended for postoperative pain in children? a) 10-15 mg/kg b) 15-20 mg/kg c) 20-30 mg/kg d) 30-40 mg/kgAnswer: a) 10-15 mg/kg
  • What is the typical dose of calcium chloride used in pediatric patients for hypocalcemia? a) 0.1-0.2 mg/kg b) 0.2-0.3 mg/kg c) 0.3-0.5 mg/kg d) 0.5-1 mg/kgAnswer: c) 0.3-0.5 mg/kg
  • What is the recommended dose of hydrocodone for postoperative pain in pediatric patients? a) 0.1-0.2 mg/kg b) 0.2-0.5 mg/kg c) 0.5-1 mg/kg d) 1-2 mg/kgAnswer: a) 0.1-0.2 mg/kg
  • Which dose of lorazepam is typically used for preoperative sedation in children? a) 0.01-0.05 mg/kg b) 0.05-0.1 mg/kg c) 0.1-0.2 mg/kg d) 0.2-0.3 mg/kgAnswer: a) 0.01-0.05 mg/kg
  • What is the standard dose of nalbuphine for pain management in pediatric anesthesia? a) 0.1-0.2 mg/kg b) 0.2-0.4 mg/kg c) 0.4-0.6 mg/kg d) 0.6-1 mg/kgAnswer: b) 0.2-0.4 mg/kg
  • What is the recommended dose of aspirin for children with fever in anesthesia settings? a) 5-10 mg/kg b) 10-15 mg/kg c) 15-20 mg/kg d) 20-30 mg/kgAnswer: b) 10-15 mg/kg
  • Which is the appropriate dose of amiodarone for a pediatric patient with arrhythmias? a) 5-10 mg/kg b) 10-15 mg/kg c) 15-20 mg/kg d) 20-30 mg/kgAnswer: a) 5-10 mg/kg
  • What is the standard dose of magnesium sulfate for pediatric patients undergoing anesthesia? a) 25-50 mg/kg b) 50-75 mg/kg c) 75-100 mg/kg d) 100-150 mg/kgAnswer: a) 25-50 mg/kg
  • For anesthesia induction, what is the typical dose of etomidate in pediatric patients? a) 0.1-0.2 mg/kg b) 0.2-0.3 mg/kg c) 0.3-0.4 mg/kg d) 0.4-0.5 mg/kgAnswer: b) 0.2-0.3 mg/kg
  • What is the recommended dose of dexamethasone for pediatric patients to prevent nausea and vomiting? a) 0.1 mg/kg b) 0.2 mg/kg c) 0.5 mg/kg d) 1 mg/kgAnswer: b) 0.2 mg/kg
  • Which dose of flumazenil is used for reversing benzodiazepine sedation in children? a) 0.01 mg/kg b) 0.1 mg/kg c) 0.2 mg/kg d) 0.5 mg/kgAnswer: a) 0.01 mg/kg
  • What is the typical dose of enoxaparin used for thromboprophylaxis in pediatric patients? a) 0.5 mg/kg b) 1 mg/kg c) 1.5 mg/kg d) 2 mg/kgAnswer: a) 0.5 mg/kg
  • Which dosage of desflurane is commonly used for pediatric anesthesia maintenance? a) 2-4% b) 4-6% c) 6-8% d) 8-10%Answer: a) 2-4%
  • What is the standard dose of succinylcholine for intubation in pediatric patients? a) 0.5-1 mg/kg b) 1-2 mg/kg c) 2-3 mg/kg d) 3-4 mg/kgAnswer: b) 1-2 mg/kg
  • What is the recommended dose of nitroglycerin for pediatric patients with cardiac conditions? a) 0.5-1 mcg/kg/min b) 1-2 mcg/kg/min c) 2-3 mcg/kg/min d) 3-4 mcg/kg/minAnswer: a) 0.5-1 mcg/kg/min
  • Which dose of dexmedetomidine is used for sedation in pediatric patients? a) 0.2-0.5 mcg/kg/hr b) 0.5-1 mcg/kg/hr c) 1-2 mcg/kg/hr d) 2-4 mcg/kg/hrAnswer: a) 0.2-0.5 mcg/kg/hr
  • What is the appropriate dose of atropine for preoperative medication in children? a) 0.01-0.02 mg/kg b) 0.02-0.03 mg/kg c) 0.03-0.05 mg/kg d) 0.05-0.1 mg/kgAnswer: a) 0.01-0.02 mg/kg
  • What is the standard dose of nitrous oxide for sedation in pediatric patients? a) 20-30% b) 30-40% c) 40-50% d) 50-60%Answer: c) 40-50%
  • For pain management in children, what is the recommended dose of tramadol? a) 0.5-1 mg/kg b) 1-2 mg/kg c) 2-3 mg/kg d) 3-4 mg/kgAnswer: a) 0.5-1 mg/kg
  • What is the typical dose of hydrocodone for pediatric patients with moderate pain? a) 0.1-0.2 mg/kg b) 0.2-0.4 mg/kg c) 0.4-0.6 mg/kg d) 0.6-1 mg/kgAnswer: b) 0.2-0.4 mg/kg
  • Which dosage of morphine is used for moderate to severe pain in pediatric patients? a) 0.1-0.2 mg/kg b) 0.2-0.4 mg/kg c) 0.4-0.6 mg/kg d) 0.6-1 mg/kgAnswer: b) 0.2-0.4 mg/kg
  • What is the standard dose of dexamethasone for pediatric patients undergoing surgery to prevent postoperative nausea? a) 0.1 mg/kg b) 0.2 mg/kg c) 0.3 mg/kg d) 0.5 mg/kgAnswer: b) 0.2 mg/kg
  • For sedation in pediatric patients, what is the typical dose range of clonidine? a) 0.5-1 mcg/kg b) 1-2 mcg/kg c) 2-4 mcg/kg d) 4-6 mcg/kgAnswer: b) 1-2 mcg/kg
  • What is the recommended dose of calcium gluconate for pediatric patients with hypocalcemia? a) 0.1-0.2 mg/kg b) 0.2-0.3 mg/kg c) 0.3-0.5 mg/kg d) 0.5-1 mg/kgAnswer: b) 0.2-0.3 mg/kg
  • Which dosage of flumazenil is appropriate for reversing benzodiazepine sedation in pediatric patients? a) 0.01-0.1 mg/kg b) 0.1-0.2 mg/kg c) 0.2-0.3 mg/kg d) 0.3-0.5 mg/kgAnswer: a) 0.01-0.1 mg/kg
  • What is the typical dose of phenobarbital for sedation in pediatric patients? a) 1-2 mg/kg b) 2-4 mg/kg c) 4-6 mg/kg d) 6-8 mg/kgAnswer: a) 1-2 mg/kg
  • What is the recommended dose of sodium bicarbonate for correcting metabolic acidosis in pediatric patients? a) 0.1-0.2 mEq/kg b) 0.2-0.3 mEq/kg c) 0.3-0.5 mEq/kg d) 0.5-1 mEq/kgAnswer: a) 0.1-0.2 mEq/kg
  • For premedication in pediatric anesthesia, what is the usual dose of glycopyrrolate? a) 0.01-0.02 mg/kg b) 0.02-0.03 mg/kg c) 0.03-0.05 mg/kg d) 0.05-0.1 mg/kgAnswer: a) 0.01-0.02 mg/kg
Topic-wise Anesthesia MCQs
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  10. Obstetric Anesthesia MCQs – Anesthesia:
  11. Anesthesia Complications and Emergencies MCQs:
  12. Post-Anesthesia Care MCQs:
  13. Geriatric Anesthesia:
  14. Ethics and Professionalism in Anesthesia MCQs:
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