__________ Uses a Calculation of the Body Surface Area (BSA)

question 9

Short Answer

__________ uses a calculation of the body surface area (BSA) of infants and young children to determine the pediatric dose.

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Definitions:

Emerging Adulthood

Emerging adulthood refers to a phase of the life span between adolescence and full-fledged adulthood which encompasses late teens through the twenties, with a focus on exploration and self-discovery.

Jeffrey Arnett

An American psychologist known for his theory of emerging adulthood, a development phase between adolescence and full-fledged adulthood.

Immune System

A complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that protects the body against infection and disease by identifying and destroying pathogens.

Physical Development

The process that starts in human infancy and continues into late adolescent, involving the growth of the body and the development of both gross and fine motor skills.