The medical management of the pediatric patient presents unique challenges throughout the medication use process due to physical and social differences. Pediatric patients encompass a variety of ages, weights, and body surface areas which require patient-specific dosing calculations. Also, a suitable formulation is not always available for a pediatric patient, requiring the pharmacist to extemporaneously compound a specific product. In addition, medication administration is typically dependent upon a parent or caregiver. Therefore, it is important that the pharmacist provide proper patient education to both the patient and caregiver regarding strategies to aid with administration such as how to use an appropriate measuring device.
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