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16 Cards in this Set
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Major cause of all acute diarrhea in U.S.
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Viruses
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Bacteria
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E. coli
Shigella Salmonella Clostridium |
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Parasites
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Giardia lamblia
Cryptosporidium |
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Traveling to foreign countries: Precautions
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BSS?
Well-cooked foods only Avoid raw fruits & vegetables, undercooked meats, & dairy foods Drink bottled water |
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When to see a doctor
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Diarrhea for more than 3 days
Severe pain in abdomen or rectum Fever of 102 or higher Blood in stool or black, tarry stools Signs of dehydration |
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Loperamide: MOA
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Inhibits gastric propulsion by stimulating mu-opioid receptors
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Loperamide: Consequences of use
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Tiredness
Dry mouth Drowsiness Dizziness |
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Attapulgite: Consequences of use
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Constipation (dose-dependent)
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Probiotics: Consequences of use
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Rare
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Loperamide: At-risk populations
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Liver impairment
Bloody stools High fevers |
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Bismuth subsalicylate: Cautions
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If symptoms persist, or if diarrhea is accompanied by a high fever or continues more than 2 days, see a doctor
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Probiotics: At-risk populations
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Immunocompromised patients
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Attapulgite: At-risk populations
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Drug absorption
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Culturelle
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Probiotic
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Bacid
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Probiotic
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Oral rehydration solutions: Dosing
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Teen / adult: 50-100 mL/kg taken over 4 to 6 hours
Child: Same amount taken over 4 hours |
