Question

medication administration across lifespan??

Answer 1

The dosage of medication not only depends on the anthropometric measurement of an individual but also the age specifically. The absorption rate greatly differs according to age.In the early and at the end of the life span the absorption rate of the medications are much slower

During embryonic period of life if they are exposed to unnecessary medication the chance of birth anamoly of deformities happens.The rate is approximately 3% in all pregnancy

The infants (birth to 12 months )are given a very limited medications during illness otherwise they are administered the universal standardized dise of vaccinations

The toddler from 1 to 3 years are highly active and exploring.To avoid accidental poisoning it has to be kept in lock and key.The parents should be aware of the different types of poisonous substances.

The preschoolers has to be given medication in their favour.This can be done by asking their favourite drink or food to be taken along with medication

The school age children are growing rapidly physically and mentally .They have knowledge about external world to a little extent.If they are offered something to eat or drink by their peer or a stranger they take it without rationalizing .Respiratory infection and gastrointestinal infections are commonly treated

Teens have rights to tell about their needs and a0can refuse if they feel they don't want a drug.They think and make decision with the support of parents. They attend their puberty causing massive hormonal changes

Adults are a stage where people are often active and tends to get musculoskeletal problems, stress,tension,increased workload etc.,The medication often lies related to it

The late adulthood is a start of chronic health conditions if a proper health life style is not practiced previous likediabetes ,hypertension etc.,Medications for these types if disease are recommended

The older population are prone for most of the disease and medication forms a daily part of their life to survive and lead a quality life

This is followed until a natural death in the lifespan l