50 Questions
Which of the following is the definition of diarrhea according to the text?
Passing of 3 or more loose or semisolid stools per day or any number of blood mixed mucoid stool.
Which of the following is NOT a type of diarrhea mentioned in the text?
Infectious diarrhea
Which of the following is mentioned as a cause of chronic diarrhea?
Protozoal infection
Which of the following is a sign of mild dehydration?
Thirst
What is the recommended duration of zinc supplementation for children 6 months and older?
10-14 days
When should ORS or recommended home-fluids be given to a child with diarrhea?
When the diarrhea stops
What is the physiological basis for ORS?
Glucose dependent sodium and water absorption
Which of the following is NOT recommended for the treatment of diarrhea according to the text?
Anti motility drugs
What is the preferred solution for rehydrating a child with IV fluid therapy in a hospital?
Ringer Lactate solution
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a prevention method for diarrhea in the text?
Vaccination
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a treatment option for severe dehydration according to the text?
Diuretics
What is the recommended volume of Ringer Lactate solution for infants with severe dehydration?
100 ml/kg
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a prevention method for diarrhea in the text?
Probiotics
Which of the following is a type of diarrhea that is often associated with fever and tenesmus?
Dysentery
What is the etiology of diarrhea caused by E. coli according to the text?
Bacterial
What is the recommended definition of diarrhea according to the text?
Passing of 3 or more loose or semisolid stools per day
Which of the following is NOT a sign of severe dehydration?
Normal skin turgor
What is the correct age-specific guideline for replacement of fluid in Plan A?
After each loose stool, offer ¼ cup = 50 ml for children under 6 months
What is the recommended duration of zinc supplementation for children less than 6 months?
5-7 days
What is the purpose of giving ORS or recommended home fluids to a child with diarrhea?
To prevent dehydration
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a type of diarrhea in the text?
Infectious diarrhea
What is the recommended duration of zinc supplementation for children less than 6 months?
6 months
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a cause of chronic diarrhea?
Viral infection
Which of the following is NOT recommended as a treatment option for severe dehydration according to the text?
Probiotics
What is the recommended duration of zinc supplementation for children less than 6 months?
3 months
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a prevention method for diarrhea in the text?
Vaccination
Which of the following is NOT a sign of severe dehydration?
Restless, irritable
What is the recommended volume of ORS to be given to a child with diarrhea?
As much as the child can take
What is the physiological basis for ORS?
Glucose dependent sodium and water absorption
What is the recommended duration of zinc supplementation for children less than 6 months?
10-14 days
Which of the following is NOT a type of diarrhea mentioned in the text?
Inflammatory diarrhea
What is the etiology of diarrhea caused by E. coli according to the text?
Bacterial
What is the recommended volume of ORS to be given to a child with diarrhea?
100 ml/kg
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a sign of severe dehydration?
Presence of pneumonia/ otitis media
What is the recommended volume of ORS to be given to a child with diarrhea?
As much as the child can take
What is the recommended duration of zinc supplementation for children 6 months and older?
10-14 days
What is the physiological basis for ORS?
Glucose dependent sodium and water absorption
Which of the following is NOT a recommended treatment option for severe dehydration according to the text?
Probiotics
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a prevention method for diarrhea in the text?
Exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a type of diarrhea in the text?
Pneumonia
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a type of diarrhea in the text?
Infectious diarrhea
What is the etiology of diarrhea caused by E. coli according to the text?
Bacterial
What is the recommended volume of ORS to be given to a child with diarrhea?
50-100 ml/kg
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a recommended treatment option for severe dehydration according to the text?
Probiotics
What is the recommended duration of zinc supplementation for children less than 6 months?
6 months
What is the recommended volume of Ringer Lactate solution for infants with severe dehydration?
100 ml/kg over 3 hours
Which of the following is NOT a sign of severe dehydration according to the text?
Mild diarrhea
What is the recommended duration of zinc supplementation for children 6 months and older?
10-14 days
What is the recommended volume of ORS to be given to a child with diarrhea?
As much as the child can take
What is the physiological basis for ORS?
Glucose dependent sodium and water absorption
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