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What is the first line of treatment in acute diarrhea?
What is the first line of treatment in acute diarrhea?
- Oral Rehydration Therapy (correct)
- Kaolin
- Loperamide
- Probiotics
Why should homemade salt and sugar solutions not be recommended for ORT?
Why should homemade salt and sugar solutions not be recommended for ORT?
- They induce osmotic diarrhoea
- They lack glucose
- Their electrolyte content cannot be guaranteed (correct)
- They are too expensive
What solution should not be used to reconstitute ORT?
What solution should not be used to reconstitute ORT?
- Boiled water
- Milk
- Fruit juice (correct)
- Fizzy drinks
Why is ORT essential for infants and children?
Why is ORT essential for infants and children?
What electrolytes are typically found in sachets of powder for ORT?
What electrolytes are typically found in sachets of powder for ORT?
What does ORT aim to prevent or treat in patients with diarrhea?
What does ORT aim to prevent or treat in patients with diarrhea?
What is the recommended amount of solution for a child aged 6-12 years?
What is the recommended amount of solution for a child aged 6-12 years?
Which type of fluids should be avoided to prevent worsening diarrhea?
Which type of fluids should be avoided to prevent worsening diarrhea?
How does Loperamide act in the gut wall?
How does Loperamide act in the gut wall?
What is the role of Loperamide in reducing fecal incontinence?
What is the role of Loperamide in reducing fecal incontinence?
Which of the following is NOT recommended to be taken along with antidiarrheals?
Which of the following is NOT recommended to be taken along with antidiarrheals?
Why should patients using Loperamide be reminded to drink extra fluids?
Why should patients using Loperamide be reminded to drink extra fluids?
What type of foods might be best avoided by a patient advised to continue their usual diet?
What type of foods might be best avoided by a patient advised to continue their usual diet?
What is a good first-aid item to take on holiday in case of diarrhea?
What is a good first-aid item to take on holiday in case of diarrhea?
What should family members do after going to the toilet in relation to hygiene with diarrhea?
What should family members do after going to the toilet in relation to hygiene with diarrhea?
In infants, what should breast- or bottle-feeding be supplemented with during diarrhea?
In infants, what should breast- or bottle-feeding be supplemented with during diarrhea?
What is mentioned as essential in relation to diarrhea and school or work?
What is mentioned as essential in relation to diarrhea and school or work?
What misconception regarding daily bowel movements is addressed in the text?
What misconception regarding daily bowel movements is addressed in the text?
What is a common way patients may describe constipation?
What is a common way patients may describe constipation?
How is constipation generally characterized?
How is constipation generally characterized?
Which age group has a higher prevalence of constipation?
Which age group has a higher prevalence of constipation?
What is an indication for referral regarding changes in bowel habit?
What is an indication for referral regarding changes in bowel habit?
What role does the pharmacist have in relation to constipation?
What role does the pharmacist have in relation to constipation?
Why is it important for the pharmacist to find out what the patient means by constipation?
Why is it important for the pharmacist to find out what the patient means by constipation?
What can be a common cause of constipation?
What can be a common cause of constipation?
What may contribute to aggravating constipation?
What may contribute to aggravating constipation?
Which condition may cause the presence of blood in the stool?
Which condition may cause the presence of blood in the stool?
What lifestyle factor can be implicated in constipation?
What lifestyle factor can be implicated in constipation?
What is a treatment goal for managing constipation?
What is a treatment goal for managing constipation?
How might changes in diet and lifestyle affect the occurrence of constipation?
How might changes in diet and lifestyle affect the occurrence of constipation?
