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

    What is the physiological basis for ORS?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    What is the physiological basis for ORS?

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

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

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

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

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

    What is the physiological basis for ORS?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    What is the physiological basis for ORS?

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

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