Pediatric Nursing: Medication Administration & Temperature Measurement

Vocabulary flashcards covering pediatric medication dosage calculations, administration devices, and temperature measurement recommendations based on the clinical case of Maïna.

Antipyretic medication

A class of medication, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol®), administered to reduce fever (such as a body temperature of $38.6^\circ\text{C}$).

Pediatric volume rounding rule ($< 10\,\text{mL}$)

The clinical standard stating that if the amount of pediatric medication to be prepared is less than $10\,\text{mL}$, the amount to be administered must be rounded off to the nearest tenth.

$1\,\text{mL}$ syringe

The specific medical device that must be used to accurately prepare and administer medication when the calculated volume is less than $1\,\text{mL}$ (such as a dose of $0.92\,\text{mL}$).

Rectal method

The first-choice temperature measurement method recommended from birth to age two, which is strictly contraindicated following anal, rectal, or lower intestinal surgery.

Axillary method

The second-choice temperature measurement method for children from birth to age two, recommended as the appropriate route when rectal procedures are prohibited (such as after an anal fissure repair).

Oral method

A route for measuring body temperature that is not recommended for children before age 5.