Pediatric Pharmacy Residency Mock Interview

Master 30 Pediatric Pharmacy Residency interview questions covering dosing, medication safety, and patient-centered care.

WRITTEN BY KRISTA WENZ
QUESTION 17 OF 30

How would you define pharmacokinetics?

Pharmacokinetics is the branch of pharmacology concerned with the movement of drugs within the body. On average, infants and children often metabolize medications faster than adults. As a future pediatric pharmacist, you should know the definition of pharmacokinetics and how it applies to the pediatric population. The interviewers ask questions like these to gauge your competency level and communication skills.

"Pharmacokinetics is the branch of pharmacology concerned with how drugs move within the body. Typically, infants and children often metabolize medications faster than adults. As children age, their pharmacokinetics change, so it is essential that pediatric pharmacists research the pharmacokinetics of each medication before prescribing them."

Krista Wenz
30 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS · PEDIATRIC PHARMACY RESIDENCY
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