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What type of solutions are more effective than glucose or water in replacing stool losses?
What type of solutions are more effective than glucose or water in replacing stool losses?
- Hypotonic oral hydration solutions (correct)
- Water
- Plain glucose solutions
- IV therapy
What is the more practical approach for most patients outside of the developing world to replenish electrolytes?
What is the more practical approach for most patients outside of the developing world to replenish electrolytes?
- IV therapy
- Glucose solutions
- Consuming a mixed diet and increasing sodium and potassium intake (correct)
- Adding table salt to beverages
What complication may arise in patients with excessive fluid retention due to excessive fluid intake?
What complication may arise in patients with excessive fluid retention due to excessive fluid intake?
- Dehydration
- Hypokalemia
- Dilutional hyponatremia with hypoosmolality (correct)
- Hyperosmolality
In what context has adding table salt to beverages been suggested despite being unpalatable?
In what context has adding table salt to beverages been suggested despite being unpalatable?
Which type of patients may develop dilutional hyponatremia with hypoosmolality due to excessive fluid retention?
Which type of patients may develop dilutional hyponatremia with hypoosmolality due to excessive fluid retention?
What was demonstrated to reduce stool volume and duration of diarrhea to a greater extent during the cholera epidemic in Bangladesh?
What was demonstrated to reduce stool volume and duration of diarrhea to a greater extent during the cholera epidemic in Bangladesh?
What is the condition that can occur in mountaineers or endurance athletes who attempt to maximize fluid intake while minimizing weight?
What is the condition that can occur in mountaineers or endurance athletes who attempt to maximize fluid intake while minimizing weight?
Which electrolyte supplement is not suitable for rapid replacement of large deficits?
Which electrolyte supplement is not suitable for rapid replacement of large deficits?
Which IV solution is used to expand the ECF volume?
Which IV solution is used to expand the ECF volume?
What is the recommended dietary intake of carbohydrates during dietary modifications?
What is the recommended dietary intake of carbohydrates during dietary modifications?
Which electrolyte solution is not suitable for fluid and electrolyte replacement in infants and young children?
Which electrolyte solution is not suitable for fluid and electrolyte replacement in infants and young children?
What is the role of mineralocorticoid therapy in psychogenic polydipsia?
What is the role of mineralocorticoid therapy in psychogenic polydipsia?
What is the recommended dietary intake of protein during dietary modifications?
What is the recommended dietary intake of protein during dietary modifications?
Which IV solution is used to draw fluid out of the cells and into the ECF?
Which IV solution is used to draw fluid out of the cells and into the ECF?
What is the recommended type of diet during dietary modifications?
What is the recommended type of diet during dietary modifications?
What is the role of intravenous therapy in treating dehydration due to acute diarrhea?
What is the role of intravenous therapy in treating dehydration due to acute diarrhea?
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