The Gastrointestinal System - GI Disorders and Treatments - Diarrhea

Question 1

Diarrhea

Answer 1

defined as watery, loose, and frequent stools with or without abdominal pain

Question 2

Diarrhea can result from various illnesses such as ____, ____, ____, and ____

Answer 2

colon cancer, inflammatory bowel syndrome, AIDS, and diabetes

Question 3

____ can also result in acute diarrhea

Answer 3

Food toxins

Question 4

Certain medications such as ____, ____, and ____ can also cause diarrhea

Answer 4

antibiotics, antihypertensive medications, and antacids

Question 5

Patients are instructed to keep themselves hydrated with ____ to prevent dehydration from continuous diarrhea

Answer 5

electrolyte-containing solutions

Question 6

Diarrhea due to food poisoning isn’t treated with anti-diarrheal drugs, as diarrhea can help ____

Answer 6

remove the toxin from the body