Pediatric Updates: Pharmacology: 2025 Current Concepts
Little lungs cough, tiny noses sniffle, and fevers spike—it’s all part of childhood. But when a routine fever turns worrisome, a rash raises questions, or a serious condition emerges, families turn to you for answers. Your expertise is more than medicine—it’s the reassurance that helps kids heal and thrive.
Gain the latest expert clinical insights and evidence-based treatment strategies to confidently manage a wide range of pediatric health challenges. From supportive care and over-the-counter therapies to prescription medications, you’ll develop the clinical acumen to deliver the right care at the right time—while skillfully managing drug interactions and minimizing potential risks. Elevate your pediatric pharmacology expertise and provide the answers that sick children and their families need most.
At the conclusion of this module, you will be able to:
Confidently review and assess medications prescribed for adolescents with migraines.
Effectively manage common pediatric upper and lower respiratory conditions, including rhinosinusitis, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and influenza.
Apply pharmacologic strategies for treating tuberculosis infections in children.
Implement evidence-based approaches for managing mpox and dengue infections.
Understand the recommended treatment protocols for children with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection.
Select appropriate dermatologic therapies for children with acne, hidradenitis, and ichthyosis.
Evaluate and optimize the treatment of children with lipid disorders.
For APRNs, RNs, or those familiar with pediatric pharmacology. View Content Outline
7.5 pharmacology contact hours accredited by NAPNAP (0 related to psychopharmacology) (0 related to controlled substances).
Answers are due 150 days from order process date.
38 questions.
What references are included?
12 online PDF articles (included/provided) to support answering all 38 questions
Sample Question
Prior to administering the dengue vaccine (Dengvaxia) to a child, which of the following clinical findings MUST be confirmed?
A. platelet count of greater than 100,000/mm3 B. documented previous travel to an endemic area C. laboratory evidence of previous dengue infection D. prior completion of the hepatitis A vaccine series
