diarrhea Flashcards
1
Q
__________ is Characterized by stools of excessive volume and fluidity and increased frequency of defecation
A
diarrhea
2
Q
diarrhea is a symptom of _______ disease
A
GI disease
3
Q
what are the causes of diarrhea
A
Infection, maldigestion, inflammation, functional disorders of the bowel
4
Q
complications of diarrhea include
A
dehydration and electrolyte depletion
5
Q
management of diarrhea includes
A
management and treatment of underlying disease
replacing loss of water and salts
relief of cramping
reducing passage of unformed stools
6
Q
two major groups of antidiarrheals include
A
specific and nonspecific antidiarrheal drugs
