Diarrhea

Question 1

Define diarrhea

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Question 2

What is the classification of diarrhea

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Question 3

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Secretory
Osmotic
Exudative or inflammatory
Altered motility or motor function
Drug-induced diarrhea

Question 4

Explain secretory diarrhea and its cause

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Question 5

Explain osmotic diarrhea and its cause

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Question 6

Explain exudative or inflammatory diarrhea and its cause

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Question 7

Explain altered motility or motor function diarrhea and its cause

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Question 8

What are the drugs that cause diarrhea

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Question 9

Diarrhea diagnosis includes what

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Conducting a thorough patient history
Referral to higher level of care

Question 10

Explain conducting a thorough patient history

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Question 11

When should a patient with diarrhea be referred

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Question 12

Diarrhea management includes what

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Rehydration
Dietary modifications
Drug therapy

Question 13

What does rehydration as diarrhea management include

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Oral rehydration solutions
Intravenous fluids

Question 14

Explain oral rehydration solutions

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First line treatment for mild to moderate dehydration
Contains a precise balance of salts and sugars to promote absorption

Question 15

Why does ORS have sodium and glucose

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Question 16

When is intravenous fluids indicated

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Question 17

What are the dietary modifications to manage diarrhea

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Question 18

List the drugs used for diarrhea

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Question 19

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