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Which of the following is the definition of diarrhea according to the text?
Which of the following is the definition of diarrhea according to the text?
- Passing of normal stools frequently.
- Passing of stools with visible blood and/or mucus, often associated with fever and tenesmus.
- Passing of 3 or more loose or semisolid stools per day or any number of blood mixed mucoid stool. (correct)
- Passing of loose stool with altered frequency as perceived by the mother.
Which of the following is NOT a type of diarrhea mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a type of diarrhea mentioned in the text?
- Infectious diarrhea (correct)
- Acute diarrhea
- Dysentery
- Chronic diarrhea
Which of the following is mentioned as a cause of chronic diarrhea?
Which of the following is mentioned as a cause of chronic diarrhea?
- Bacterial infection
- Infectious diarrhea
- Viral infection
- Protozoal infection (correct)
Which of the following is a sign of mild dehydration?
Which of the following is a sign of mild dehydration?
What is the recommended duration of zinc supplementation for children 6 months and older?
What is the recommended duration of zinc supplementation for children 6 months and older?
When should ORS or recommended home-fluids be given to a child with diarrhea?
When should ORS or recommended home-fluids be given to a child with diarrhea?
What is the physiological basis for ORS?
What is the physiological basis for ORS?
Which of the following is NOT recommended for the treatment of diarrhea according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT recommended for the treatment of diarrhea according to the text?
What is the preferred solution for rehydrating a child with IV fluid therapy in a hospital?
What is the preferred solution for rehydrating a child with IV fluid therapy in a hospital?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a prevention method for diarrhea in the text?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a prevention method for diarrhea in the text?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a treatment option for severe dehydration according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a treatment option for severe dehydration according to the text?
What is the recommended volume of Ringer Lactate solution for infants with severe dehydration?
What is the recommended volume of Ringer Lactate solution for infants with severe dehydration?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a prevention method for diarrhea in the text?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a prevention method for diarrhea in the text?
Which of the following is a type of diarrhea that is often associated with fever and tenesmus?
Which of the following is a type of diarrhea that is often associated with fever and tenesmus?
What is the etiology of diarrhea caused by E. coli according to the text?
What is the etiology of diarrhea caused by E. coli according to the text?
What is the recommended definition of diarrhea according to the text?
What is the recommended definition of diarrhea according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a sign of severe dehydration?
Which of the following is NOT a sign of severe dehydration?
What is the correct age-specific guideline for replacement of fluid in Plan A?
What is the correct age-specific guideline for replacement of fluid in Plan A?
What is the recommended duration of zinc supplementation for children less than 6 months?
What is the recommended duration of zinc supplementation for children less than 6 months?
What is the purpose of giving ORS or recommended home fluids to a child with diarrhea?
What is the purpose of giving ORS or recommended home fluids to a child with diarrhea?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a type of diarrhea in the text?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a type of diarrhea in the text?
What is the recommended duration of zinc supplementation for children less than 6 months?
What is the recommended duration of zinc supplementation for children less than 6 months?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a cause of chronic diarrhea?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a cause of chronic diarrhea?
Which of the following is NOT recommended as a treatment option for severe dehydration according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT recommended as a treatment option for severe dehydration according to the text?
What is the recommended duration of zinc supplementation for children less than 6 months?
What is the recommended duration of zinc supplementation for children less than 6 months?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a prevention method for diarrhea in the text?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a prevention method for diarrhea in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a sign of severe dehydration?
Which of the following is NOT a sign of severe dehydration?
What is the recommended volume of ORS to be given to a child with diarrhea?
What is the recommended volume of ORS to be given to a child with diarrhea?
What is the physiological basis for ORS?
What is the physiological basis for ORS?
What is the recommended duration of zinc supplementation for children less than 6 months?
What is the recommended duration of zinc supplementation for children less than 6 months?
Which of the following is NOT a type of diarrhea mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a type of diarrhea mentioned in the text?
What is the etiology of diarrhea caused by E. coli according to the text?
What is the etiology of diarrhea caused by E. coli according to the text?
What is the recommended volume of ORS to be given to a child with diarrhea?
What is the recommended volume of ORS to be given to a child with diarrhea?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a sign of severe dehydration?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a sign of severe dehydration?
What is the recommended volume of ORS to be given to a child with diarrhea?
What is the recommended volume of ORS to be given to a child with diarrhea?
What is the recommended duration of zinc supplementation for children 6 months and older?
What is the recommended duration of zinc supplementation for children 6 months and older?
What is the physiological basis for ORS?
What is the physiological basis for ORS?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended treatment option for severe dehydration according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended treatment option for severe dehydration according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a prevention method for diarrhea in the text?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a prevention method for diarrhea in the text?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a type of diarrhea in the text?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a type of diarrhea in the text?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a type of diarrhea in the text?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a type of diarrhea in the text?
What is the etiology of diarrhea caused by E. coli according to the text?
What is the etiology of diarrhea caused by E. coli according to the text?
What is the recommended volume of ORS to be given to a child with diarrhea?
What is the recommended volume of ORS to be given to a child with diarrhea?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a recommended treatment option for severe dehydration according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a recommended treatment option for severe dehydration according to the text?
What is the recommended duration of zinc supplementation for children less than 6 months?
What is the recommended duration of zinc supplementation for children less than 6 months?
What is the recommended volume of Ringer Lactate solution for infants with severe dehydration?
What is the recommended volume of Ringer Lactate solution for infants with severe dehydration?
Which of the following is NOT a sign of severe dehydration according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a sign of severe dehydration according to the text?
What is the recommended duration of zinc supplementation for children 6 months and older?
What is the recommended duration of zinc supplementation for children 6 months and older?
What is the recommended volume of ORS to be given to a child with diarrhea?
What is the recommended volume of ORS to be given to a child with diarrhea?
What is the physiological basis for ORS?
What is the physiological basis for ORS?