Experiment 11
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are widely considered to be the best method for combating dehydration caused by diarrhea
Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS)
ORS: generally in _________ body wt and ___________ given over _____ hours for mild and moderate dehydration respectively.
50 ml/kg, 100ml/kg, 4 hours
Where are glucose molecules absorbed
Through the intestinal wall
What carries Na+
co-transport mechanism
Glucose molecules are absorbed through the intestinal wall, at the same time Na+ is carried by a co-transport mechanism. This occurs in a ______ ratio, _____ molecule of glucose co-transporting ____ Na+.
1:1
True or False: It is advisable to give commercial drinks (ex: Gatorade) in treating diarrhea:
False, since these drinks are naturally high in sugar
ORS should contain complex carbohydrates or _______ glucose and ________ of Na+.
2% Glucose, 50-90 mmol/L
Role of potassium ion in ORS
Repeated diarrhea cause chronic loss of potassium resulting to muscular weakness, lethargy and anorexia.
True or False K+ unlike Na+ is absorbed passively
true
Metabolic acidosis may result whenever there is __________ and ________ like in cases of diarrhea.
Electrolyte imbalance, Fluid Loss
how can metabolic acidosis be corrected?
Addition of HCO3 (Bicarbonate) in the ORS formula
________ body wt for mild dehydration every 4 hours
50ml/kg
_____ body wt for moderate dehydration every 4 hours
100 ml/kg
In every diarrheal stool, give ________ body wt and after 4 hours, the patient is reassessed
10 ml/kg
In case the patient is vomiting, give ________ every _______ increasing gradually as tolerated
5ml every 5 minutes