Managing Diarrheal Diseases

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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?

  • Infectious diarrhea (correct)
  • Acute diarrhea
  • Dysentery
  • 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?

<p>Thirst (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended duration of zinc supplementation for children 6 months and older?

<p>10-14 days (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should ORS or recommended home-fluids be given to a child with diarrhea?

<p>When the diarrhea stops (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the physiological basis for ORS?

<p>Glucose dependent sodium and water absorption (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT recommended for the treatment of diarrhea according to the text?

<p>Anti motility drugs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the preferred solution for rehydrating a child with IV fluid therapy in a hospital?

<p>Ringer Lactate solution (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a prevention method for diarrhea in the text?

<p>Vaccination (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a treatment option for severe dehydration according to the text?

<p>Diuretics (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended volume of Ringer Lactate solution for infants with severe dehydration?

<p>100 ml/kg (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a prevention method for diarrhea in the text?

<p>Probiotics (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a type of diarrhea that is often associated with fever and tenesmus?

<p>Dysentery (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the etiology of diarrhea caused by E. coli according to the text?

<p>Bacterial (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended definition of diarrhea according to the text?

<p>Passing of 3 or more loose or semisolid stools per day (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a sign of severe dehydration?

<p>Normal skin turgor (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct age-specific guideline for replacement of fluid in Plan A?

<p>After each loose stool, offer ¼ cup = 50 ml for children under 6 months (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended duration of zinc supplementation for children less than 6 months?

<p>5-7 days (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of giving ORS or recommended home fluids to a child with diarrhea?

<p>To prevent dehydration (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a type of diarrhea in the text?

<p>Infectious diarrhea (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended duration of zinc supplementation for children less than 6 months?

<p>6 months (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a cause of chronic diarrhea?

<p>Viral infection (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT recommended as a treatment option for severe dehydration according to the text?

<p>Probiotics (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended duration of zinc supplementation for children less than 6 months?

<p>3 months (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a prevention method for diarrhea in the text?

<p>Vaccination (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a sign of severe dehydration?

<p>Restless, irritable (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended volume of ORS to be given to a child with diarrhea?

<p>As much as the child can take (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the physiological basis for ORS?

<p>Glucose dependent sodium and water absorption (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended duration of zinc supplementation for children less than 6 months?

<p>10-14 days (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of diarrhea mentioned in the text?

<p>Inflammatory diarrhea (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the etiology of diarrhea caused by E. coli according to the text?

<p>Bacterial (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended volume of ORS to be given to a child with diarrhea?

<p>100 ml/kg (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a sign of severe dehydration?

<p>Presence of pneumonia/ otitis media (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended volume of ORS to be given to a child with diarrhea?

<p>As much as the child can take (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended duration of zinc supplementation for children 6 months and older?

<p>10-14 days (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the physiological basis for ORS?

<p>Glucose dependent sodium and water absorption (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a recommended treatment option for severe dehydration according to the text?

<p>Probiotics (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a prevention method for diarrhea in the text?

<p>Exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a type of diarrhea in the text?

<p>Pneumonia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a type of diarrhea in the text?

<p>Infectious diarrhea (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the etiology of diarrhea caused by E. coli according to the text?

<p>Bacterial (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended volume of ORS to be given to a child with diarrhea?

<p>50-100 ml/kg (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a recommended treatment option for severe dehydration according to the text?

<p>Probiotics (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended duration of zinc supplementation for children less than 6 months?

<p>6 months (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended volume of Ringer Lactate solution for infants with severe dehydration?

<p>100 ml/kg over 3 hours (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a sign of severe dehydration according to the text?

<p>Mild diarrhea (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended duration of zinc supplementation for children 6 months and older?

<p>10-14 days (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended volume of ORS to be given to a child with diarrhea?

<p>As much as the child can take (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the physiological basis for ORS?

<p>Glucose dependent sodium and water absorption (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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