Infectious Diseases and Treatments Quiz
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What is the primary treatment for cholera?

  • Antibiotics
  • Antiviral drugs
  • Corticosteroids
  • Oral rehydration therapy (ORT) (correct)
  • A patient with prolonged vomiting is at risk for which acid-base imbalance?

  • Respiratory alkalosis
  • Metabolic acidosis
  • Respiratory acidosis
  • Metabolic alkalosis (correct)
  • Hepatitis B is primarily transmitted via which method?

  • Airborne particles
  • Mosquito bites
  • Contaminated water
  • Blood and body fluids (correct)
  • Which marker is the earliest indicator of an active Hepatitis B infection?

    <p>HBsAg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the causative organism for typhoid fever?

    <p>Salmonella Typhi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Cholera Treatment

    • The primary treatment for cholera is oral rehydration therapy (ORT).

    Acid-Base Imbalance in Vomiting

    • Prolonged vomiting can lead to metabolic alkalosis.

    Hepatitis B Transmission

    • Hepatitis B is primarily transmitted through blood and body fluids.

    Hepatitis B Infection Markers

    • The earliest indicator of active Hepatitis B infection is HBsAg.

    Fluid Volume Deficit Signs

    • A sign of fluid volume deficit is hypotension (low blood pressure).

    Typhoid Fever Causative Organism

    • The causative organism for typhoid fever is Salmonella Typhi.

    Typhoid Fever Symptoms

    • A common symptom associated with typhoid fever is rose spots on the abdomen.

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    Test your knowledge on various infectious diseases and their treatments. This quiz covers topics such as cholera, hepatitis B, and typhoid fever, including their transmission and symptoms. Assess your understanding of the signs of fluid volume deficit and acid-base imbalances associated with vomiting.

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