Experiment 11

Question 1

are widely considered to be the best method for combating dehydration caused by diarrhea

Answer 1

Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS)

Question 2

ORS: generally in _________ body wt and ___________ given over _____ hours for mild and moderate dehydration respectively.

Answer 2

50 ml/kg, 100ml/kg, 4 hours

Question 3

Where are glucose molecules absorbed

Answer 3

Through the intestinal wall

Question 4

What carries Na+

Answer 4

co-transport mechanism

Question 5

Glucose molecules are absorbed through the intestinal
wall, at the same time Na+ is carried by a co-transport
mechanism. This occurs in a ______ ratio, _____ molecule of
glucose co-transporting ____ Na+.

Answer 5

1:1

Question 6

True or False: It is advisable to give commercial drinks (ex:
Gatorade) in treating diarrhea:

Answer 6

False, since these drinks are naturally high in sugar

Question 7

ORS should contain complex carbohydrates or _______
glucose and ________ of Na+.

Answer 7

2% Glucose,
50-90 mmol/L

Question 8

Role of potassium ion in ORS

Answer 8

Repeated diarrhea cause chronic loss of potassium resulting to muscular weakness, lethargy and
anorexia.

Question 9

True or False
K+ unlike Na+ is absorbed passively

Answer 9

true

Question 10

Metabolic acidosis may result whenever there is __________ and ________ like in cases of diarrhea.

Answer 10

Electrolyte imbalance, Fluid Loss

Question 11

how can metabolic acidosis be corrected?

Answer 11

Addition of HCO3 (Bicarbonate) in the ORS formula

Question 12

________ body wt for mild dehydration every 4 hours

Answer 12

50ml/kg

Question 13

_____ body wt for moderate dehydration every 4
hours

Answer 13

100 ml/kg

Question 14

In every diarrheal stool, give ________ body wt and after 4
hours, the patient is reassessed

Answer 14

10 ml/kg

Question 15

In case the patient is vomiting, give ________ every _______
increasing gradually as tolerated

Answer 15

5ml every 5 minutes