medical problems Flashcards
1
Q
acute diarrhea
A
three or more loose or watery stools in a 24 hour period
2
Q
precautions with c diff
A
contacts, gloves, handwashing
3
Q
DIfferential for diarrhea
A
including infectious causes, the use of bowel stimulants (e.g. magnesium-containing antacids or proton pump inhibitors), intolerance to a specific dietary component (e.g. lactose or gluten), inflammatory bowel disease, and malabsorption.
4
Q
Antibiotics frequently associated with c diff
A
clindamycin, ampicillin, cephalosporins and quinolones
5
Q
treatment for c-diff
A
Flagyl) at dosages of 500 mg tid for 10 to 14 days
vancomycin 125 to 500 mg q 6 h
