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PCO 302 is a 300 Level course at Afe Babalola University. Students preparing for PCO 302 exams on Testwiz get 276+ practice questions across 21 topics, including theory questions and topic summaries.

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Topics covered

Introduction to Diarrhoea and Its PathophysiologyTypes and Causes of DiarrhoeaTherapeutic Goals and Management of DiarrhoeaOral Rehydration Therapy (ORT) and ORS CompositionZinc Supplementation in DiarrhoeaNeurotropic Antispasmodics (Parasympatholytics)Classification of Spasmolytics by Mechanism of ActionSpasmoanalgesics (Combination with Analgesics)Therapeutic Uses and Side Effects of AntispasmodicsClassification of Antidiarrhoeal DrugsMusculotropic Antispasmodics (Papaverine-type and Calcium Channel Blockers)Introduction to Spasmolytics/Antispasmodics+9 more

Sample questions

1. Which of the following best describes the primary pathophysiological event that leads to diarrhoea?

a.An increase in intestinal motility and water secretion combined with defective water reabsorption

b.A decrease in intestinal motility leading to water accumulation in the colon

c.A reduction in the secretion of water into the intestinal lumen

d.An increase in the absorption of electrolytes and water from the intestinal lumen

2. A previously healthy patient presents with acute diarrhoea lasting 4 days. Which of the following is the most likely cause?

a.Chronic inflammatory bowel disease

b.Irritable bowel syndrome

c.Hormonal imbalance due to a tumour

d.Bacterial or viral infection

3. A major therapeutic goal in the management of diarrhoea is to:

a.Prevent excessive water, electrolyte, and acid-base disturbance

b.Increase intestinal motility to flush out toxins

c.Induce vomiting to eliminate the causative agent

d.Administer antibiotics to all patients regardless of aetiology

4. Which of the following is a key component of the non-specific management of diarrhoea?

a.Use of oral rehydration therapy

b.Prescription of tetracyclines

c.Administration of fluoroquinolones

d.Treatment with antiprotozoal agents

5. The WHO-recommended reduced osmolarity ORS has a total osmolarity of approximately:

a.245 mmol/L

b.200 mmol/L

c.311 mmol/L

d.300 mmol/L

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