Kelly has diarrhea and is wondering if she can take loperamide for the diarrhea.
Loperamide:
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A. can be given to patients of all ages including infants and children, for viral
gastroenteritis
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B. slows gastric motility and reduces fluid and electrolyte loss from diarrhea
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C. Is the treatment of choice for diarrhea associated with E. coli 0157
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D. May be used in pregnancy and lactating women - Answer: B. slows gastric motility and reduced fluid
and electrolyte loss from diarrhea
Bismuth subsalicylate is a common OTC remedy for GI complaints. Bismuth
subsalicylate:
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A. May lead to toxicity if taken with ASA
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B. Is contraindicated in children with flu like illness
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C. Has antimicrobial effects against bacterial and viral enteropathogens
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D. All of the above - Answer: D. all of the above
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