Week 6 - I went to Bali and now I've got the Runs Flashcards
1
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What further history about the diarrhoea is important?
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2
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What would you want to know about her eating habits while she was away?
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3
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How would you assess her hydration status? Consider history and examination features (8).
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4
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What are the potential causative organisms for watery diarrhoea? (5) What about bloody or prolonged diarrhoea? (7)
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5
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Under what circumstances should laboratory investigations be performed?
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6
Q
What would you advise her about fluid replacement?
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7
Q
Are there any risks associated with antidiarrhoeals?
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Antimotility drugs should be avoided if there are signs of invasive disease such as fever or bloody diarrhoea as they may worsen the illness.
8
Q
When is antibiotic treatment indicated? What are the benefits?
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9
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Antidiarrhoeal meds?
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