2.9.2.2: Age- Infants and Children

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    In infants, immature organs, such as the liver, may affect the metabolism of medications. Most medications for infants and children are prescribed based on their weight. We call these weight-based medications. In most cases, weight-based medications are calculated based on the patient’s weight in kilograms, not pounds. The MA needs to be able to correctly calculate these medications to ensure patient safety. We will learn more about that in Chapter 4 (Delgado et al., 2022).

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