6.3 Feces (Types of Diarrhea) Flashcards
1
Q
Cause:
Increased secretion of water and electrolytes( Infection)
a. Secretory
b. Osmotic
A
a
1
Q
Cause:
Water and electrolyte retention in the large intestine (Maldigestion / Malabsorption)
a. Secretory
b. Osmotic
A
b
2
Q
Output: >200g
a. Secretory
b. Osmotic
A
a
3
Q
Output: <200g
a. Secretory
b. Osmotic
A
b
4
Q
pH: <5.3
a. Secretory
b. Osmotic
A
b
5
Q
pH: >5.3
a. Secretory
b. Osmotic
A
a
6
Q
Fecal Na: >90 mmol/L
a. Secretory
b. Osmotic
A
a
7
Q
Fecal Na: <60 mmol/L
a. Secretory
b. Osmotic
A
b
8
Q
OG: <50 mOsm/Kg
a. Secretory
b. Osmotic
A
a
9
Q
OG: >75 mOsm/Kg
a. Secretory
b. Osmotic
A
b
10
Q
Common tests: Stool culture, fecal leukocytes
a. Secretory
b. Osmotic
A
a
11
Q
Common tests: Fecal fats, luscle fiber, trypsin, CLinitest, D-xylose
a. Secretory
b. Osmotic
A
b
12
Q
Distinguish Maldigestion vs malabsorption
A
D-xylose
13
Q
Specimen for D-xylose in urine?
A
5h urine
