Duquesne PPAG

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come take a study break and support our organization!

[David Zimmerman @DEZ_EM_Pharm]

Spread the word! @DuquesnePharm @duqedu @duqACCP @DuqPSHP @duqcpnp @DuqPPAG #DuqPharmMatchDay #DuqPharmMatchMadness

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First meeting of the semester today in Bayer 102! We will be holding elections for the upcoming year and we will have pizza as always 🍕

[Pediatric Pharmacy Association | PPA @PediatRxAssn]

Safety alert! Infant Ibuprofen recall. https://t.co/9bnwkBoyji

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The answer is Minocycline!

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Which antibiotic is not recommended in children younger than 8 years old due to a risk of tooth discoloration?

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The answer is Palivizumab! It is dosed monthly at 15mg/kg by IM injection in the anterolateral thigh muscle

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RSV occurs commonly in children under the age of 2 and it is a common cause of bronchiolitis. Premature infants and infants with specific heart conditions may be a candidate for RSV prophylaxis. Which medication is used for RSV prophylaxis?

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The answer is 5-10mg/kg!

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One antipyretic used in children is Ibuprofen and it can be taken every 6-8 hours. Which of the following is the correct dose for a pediatric patient?

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The answer is Dexamethasone! The dose is 0.6mg/kg x 1 PO/IM/IV, with a max of 16mg/dose. Additionally, epinephrine is used to cause bronchodilation to help the child with breathing.

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Croup is a condition children can develop which is due to a viral infection and causes inflammation of the upper airway. What is the mainstay for croup treatment?

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Bake sale tomorrow from 12-2 in the third floor of the union 🍪🍩🍰

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The answer is Ceftriaxone! Ceftriaxone is actually contraindicated in neonates from birth-28 days old!

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Which medication causes biliary sludging in pediatric patients?

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(shoutout to @Nemecek_PharmD for this information)

[CDC Flu @CDCFlu]

Young kids are at high-risk of serious flu complications.

#Fluvaccine is the best protection against getting flu and spreading it to others.

In fact, it has been shown to be lifesaving in children. It’s not too late to #fightflu!
https://t.co/SA0yzj12M2 #NIVW

[Duquesne PPAG @DuqPPAG]

Please join us for our last meeting of the semester, tomorrow (12/6) during common hour in Bayer 102! We will be discussing nominations for elections and pizza will be provided 🍕🍕🍕

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#WorldPneumoniaDay

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Thank you to everyone who visited our table at Meet the Professionals today!