Question 1

A patient has had mild acute diarrhea for 8 days. The patient is alert with normal vital signs and no abdominal discomfort but appears mildly dehydrated. Which tests will the provider perform? (Select all that apply.)

A) BUN and creatinine
B) Complete blood count
C) Serum electrolytes
D) Stool for fecal leukocytes
E) Stool for occult blood

A, B, C

Accepted Answer

A, B, C

Question 2

A patient who has recently traveled has acute diarrhea which began the day after returning home. What are recommended treatments for this type of diarrhea? (Select all that apply.)&#10;A) Ciprofloxacin for 3 days, twice daily&#10;B) Loperamide at bedtime and after each stool&#10;C) Oral fluid replacement&#10;D) Quinolones daily for 2 to 4 weeks&#10;E) Sulfamethoxazole twice daily for 5 days

Accepted Answer

A) Ciprofloxacin for 3 days, twice daily is a common treatment for traveler's diarrhea, especially if bacterial causes are suspected. B) Loperamide can be used to reduce the frequency of bowel movements and is often recommended for symptomatic relief. C) Oral fluid replacement is crucial for preventing dehydration, a common complication of diarrhea. D) Quinolones for 2 to 4 weeks is not typically recommended for acute traveler's diarrhea due to the risk of adverse effects and resistance. E) Sulfamethoxazole for 5 days is not a standard treatment for acute traveler's diarrhea.

Question 3

A patient is experiencing small-volume, non-inflammatory stools. Which organisms may be suspected in this case? (Select all that apply.)&#10;A) Clostridium difficile&#10;B) Cryptosporidium&#10;C) Escherichia coli&#10;D) Giardia&#10;E) Shigella

Accepted Answer

B, C, D

Deck 211: Infectious Diarrhea