15 Questions
Which of the following best describes vomiting?
Vomiting is an uncontrollable reflex that expels the contents of the stomach through the mouth
What age group is most at risk of dehydration as a result of vomiting?
Elderly and very young
What might vomiting of milk in infants less than 1 year old indicate?
Infection, feeding problems, or an obstruction such as pyloric stenosis
What is regurgitation in babies usually associated with?
Oesophageal disease with difficulty in swallowing
Should nausea and regurgitation be differentiated by questioning?
Yes, because nausea is associated with vomiting but not regurgitation
Vomiting is a controllable reflex that expels the contents of the stomach through the mouth.
False
Nausea is the feeling you get in your stomach after you vomit.
False
There are effective over-the-counter treatments available once vomiting is established.
False
Vomiting of milk in infants less than 1 year old may be due to infection, feeding problems, or an obstruction such as pyloric stenosis.
True
Nausea is usually associated with regurgitation but not vomiting.
False
What age group is most at risk of dehydration as a result of vomiting?
The very young and the elderly
What might vomiting of milk in infants less than 1 year old indicate?
Infection, feeding problems, or an obstruction such as pyloric stenosis
What are the possible causes of nausea and vomiting, as mentioned in the text?
Many possible causes
What is the difference between vomiting and regurgitation, according to the text?
Vomiting is associated with nausea, while regurgitation is not
What is the significance of regurgitation in babies, as mentioned in the text?
It is a normal occurrence
This lecture covers the symptoms of nausea and vomiting, particularly in relation to gastrointestinal tract problems. It discusses the uncontrollable reflex of vomiting and the feeling of nausea before vomiting, and is part of the community pharmacy curriculum.
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