Gastroenteritis

Question 1

Define gastroenteritis

Answer 1

Commonly referred to as flue, is an inflammation of the stomach and intestines

Question 2

What is gastroenteritis caused by

Answer 2

Primarily caused by infections from viruses, bacteria, or parasites, and can also result from tacking adverse reactions to medications

Question 3

Gastroenteritis is characterized by what symptoms

Answer 3

Diarrhea
Vomiting
Abdominal pain
Fever

Question 4

Gastroenteritis is a leading cause of what

Answer 4

Morbidity and mortality worldwide, especially in children under five years old and in developing regions

Question 5

List the etiology of gastroenteritis

Answer 5

Viral cause
Bacterial cause
Parasitic cause
Other causes

Question 6

Explain the types of viral cause of gastroenteritis

Answer 6

Question 7

Explain the types of bacterial causes of gastroenteritis

Answer 7

Question 8

Explain the types of parasitic causes of gastroenteritis

Answer 8

Question 9

Explain other causes of gastroenteritis

Answer 9

Question 10

Explain the clinical representation of gastroenteritis

Answer 10

Question 11

Gastroenteritis management includes what

Answer 11

Same as diarrhea:
Rehydration
Dietary modifications
Drug therapy

Question 12

Explain rehydration management

Answer 12

Question 13

Explain dietary modifications

Answer 13

Question 14

Explain drug therapy for gastroenteritis

Answer 14

Probiotics
Antimicrobial - only for specific bacterial and parasitic infections, avoid routine use in viral gastroenteritis