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Which of the following best defines diarrhea?
Which of the following best defines diarrhea?
- The passage of hard stools at least once in a 24-hour period
- The passage of hard stools at least three times in a 24-hour period
- The passage of loose or watery stools at least once in a 24-hour period
- The passage of loose or watery stools at least three times in a 24-hour period (correct)
What is the main difference between watery diarrhea and dysentery?
What is the main difference between watery diarrhea and dysentery?
- Watery diarrhea is caused by impaired water absorption, while dysentery is caused by active water secretion by the bowel
- Watery diarrhea is typically acute in duration, while dysentery is typically chronic
- Watery diarrhea is characterized by loose stools with increased water content, while dysentery is characterized by diarrhea with visible blood or mucus (correct)
- Watery diarrhea is associated with fever and abdominal pain, while dysentery is not
Which of the following is NOT a suggested definition for diarrhea based on the duration of symptoms?
Which of the following is NOT a suggested definition for diarrhea based on the duration of symptoms?
- Chronic - More than 30 days in duration
- Persistent - More than 14 but fewer than 30 days in duration
- Acute - 14 days or fewer in duration
- Invasive - More than 14 but fewer than 30 days in duration (correct)
When does diarrhea become classified as chronic?
When does diarrhea become classified as chronic?
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What becomes more common as the course of diarrhea persists and becomes chronic?
What becomes more common as the course of diarrhea persists and becomes chronic?
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