Pediatric drug dosages MCQs – Anesthesia

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | 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

1. Anesthesiology MCQs
2. Anesthesia Basics:
   • Levels of sedation and anesthesia MCQs
   • Stages of anesthesia MCQs
3. Anesthesia Agents MCQs:
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   • Intravenous anesthetics MCQs
   • Neuromuscular blocking agents MCQs
   • Local anesthetics MCQs
4. Airway Management:
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   • Supraglottic airway devices MCQs – Anesthesia
   • Video laryngoscopy MCQs – Anesthesia
   • Difficult airway management MCQs – Anesthesia
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   • Pulse oximetry MCQs – Anesthesia
   • Capnography MCQs – Anesthesia
   • Temperature monitoring MCQs – Anesthesia
6. Regional Anesthesia MCQs :
   • Epidural anesthesia MCQs
   • Spinal anesthesia MCQs
   • Peripheral nerve blocks MCQs
7. Patient Assessment and Optimization:
   • Pre-operative assessment MCQs – Anesthesia
   • Patient history and physical examination MCQs – Anesthesia
   • Risk assessment and optimization MCQs – Anesthesia
8. Anesthesia Delivery Systems MCQs:
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   • Intravenous anesthesia techniques MCQs – Anesthesia
9. Pediatric Anesthesia MCQs :
   • Considerations for anesthesia in pediatric patients MCQs – Anesthesia
   • Pediatric airway management MCQs – Anesthesia
   • Pediatric drug dosages MCQs – Anesthesia
10. Obstetric Anesthesia MCQs – Anesthesia:
    • Anesthesia for labor and delivery MCQs
    • Epidural analgesia in obstetrics MCQs – Anesthesia
    • Anesthetic considerations for cesarean section
11. Anesthesia Complications and Emergencies MCQs:
    • Malignant hyperthermia MCQs – Anesthesia
    • Anaphylaxis MCQs – Anesthesia
    • Cardiac arrest during anesthesia MCQs – Anesthesia
12. Post-Anesthesia Care MCQs:
    • Recovery room management MCQs – Anesthesia
    • Pain management strategies MCQs – Anesthesia
    • Post-operative complications related to anesthesia MCQs
13. Geriatric Anesthesia:
    • Considerations for anesthesia in elderly patients MCQs – Anesthesia
    • Geriatric pharmacology MCQs – Anesthesia
    • Management of common comorbidities MCQs – Anesthesia
14. Ethics and Professionalism in Anesthesia MCQs:
    • Informed consent MCQs – Anesthesia
    • Patient autonomy MCQs – Anesthesia
    • Professional conduct and communication MCQs – Anesthesia
15. Simulation and Skills Training MCQs :
    • Hands-on training in airway management and procedures MCQs – Anesthesia
    • Simulation exercises for crisis management MCQs – Anesthesia