Diarrhoea

Question 1

Diarrhoea referral for Adult

Answer 1

passing stool for 72 hours of more

Question 2

Diarrhoea referral for Child

Answer 2

passing stool of 48 hours or more

Question 3

How to treat Acute Diarrhoea

Answer 3

self limiting

(oral rehydration therapy to bring back lost fluids)

Question 4

What to do if a patient has severe dehydration and can not drink

Answer 4

Go to hospital
- IV Fluids

Question 5

If rapid control of diarrhoea is needed, while on holiday, what should you use

Answer 5

Loperamide

Question 6

When should you avoid Loperamide

Answer 6

Bloody or inflammatory diarrhoea

Question 7

What is the minimum ages for Loperamide

Answer 7

OTC: 12 +
P: 4 +

Question 8

What is the dose for Loperamide

Answer 8

Take 1 or 2 capsules (2 to 4 mg) at first
==> then one capsule with every loose stool
(maximum 8 doses per day (16mg)

Question 9

How to treat Loperamide Overdose

Answer 9

Naloxone

Question 10

What is the MHRA warning for Loperamide

Answer 10

high doses can cause QT prolongation