Jerry has the Runs

True or False: Diarrhea is defined as an increase in the frequency and fluidity of bowel movements. Diarrhea is not a disease but a symptom of an underlying disorder.

True

What are some possible reasons that Jerry might have diarrhea that is lasting more than 24 hours?

Select one or more:

a. excessive use of laxative

b. too much fluid

c. infection

d. food or drug allergy

e. adverse effect of medications

a. excessive use of laxative

c. infection

d. food or drug allergy

e. adverse effect of medications

Which of the following are primary concerns for the patient with diarrhea that has lasted more than 24-48 hours?

Select one or more:

a. headache

b. dehydration

c. pain

d. potassium level less than 3.5meq/L

e. weight gain

b. dehydration

d. potassium level less than 3.5meq/L

Match the names of the antidiarrheal medications with their desciptions.

May be used if there is an infection in the gastrointestinal tract. Stool culture should be done first.

a. diphenoxylate with atropine (Lomotil)

b. antibiotics

c. lactobacillus

d. loperamide (Immodium)

e. bismuth salts such as Pepto Bismol

f. camphorated opium tinture (Paregoric)

b. antibiotics

Match the names of the antidiarrheal medications with their desciptions.

A normal inhabitant of the human gut and vagina, sometimes taken to correct the altered GI flora following a serious diarrhea episode.

a. diphenoxylate with atropine (Lomotil)

b. antibiotics

c. lactobacillus

d. loperamide (Immodium)

e. bismuth salts such as Pepto Bismol

f. camphorated opium tinture (Paregoric)

c. lactobacillus

Match the names of the antidiarrheal medications with their desciptions.

Has no narcotic effects and is not classified as a controlled substance. Low-dose is available over the counter; higher doses are available by prescription.

a. diphenoxylate with atropine (Lomotil)

b. antibiotics

c. lactobacillus

d. loperamide (Immodium)

e. bismuth salts such as Pepto Bismol

f. camphorated opium tinture (Paregoric)

d. loperamide (Immodium)

Match the names of the antidiarrheal medications with their desciptions.

Slows peristalsis, allowing time for additional water reabsorption from the colon. It's combined with an anticholinergic to dry out the digestive system. Prescription required.

a. diphenoxylate with atropine (Lomotil)

b. antibiotics

c. lactobacillus

d. loperamide (Immodium)

e. bismuth salts such as Pepto Bismol

f. camphorated opium tinture (Paregoric)

a. diphenoxylate with atropine (Lomotil)

Match the names of the antidiarrheal medications with their desciptions.

Can be bought over the counter, acts by binding and absorbing toxins in the digestive system.

a. diphenoxylate with atropine (Lomotil)

b. antibiotics

c. lactobacillus

d. loperamide (Immodium)

e. bismuth salts such as Pepto Bismol

f. camphorated opium tinture (Paregoric)

e. bismuth salts such as Pepto Bismol

Match the names of the antidiarrheal medications with their desciptions.

Requires a prescription. Basically liquid morphine for severe cases.

a. diphenoxylate with atropine (Lomotil)

b. antibiotics

c. lactobacillus

d. loperamide (Immodium)

e. bismuth salts such as Pepto Bismol

f. camphorated opium tinture (Paregoric)

f. camphorated opium tinture (Paregoric)