Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS)

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Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS): Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Medicines, Oral Rehydration Solution and, Protection of Child from Diarrhoea

Important Questions on Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS)

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_____ is a special combination of dry salts that help to replace the fluids lost due to diarrhoea.

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Diarrhoea can be prevented by taking analgesics.

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List ways in which a child can be protected from diarrhoea.

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Which of these has medicinal values:

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Choose the correct word from the brackets and fill in the blank:

[Oral Rehydration Solution, boiled lime, salad, boiled water]

When the water content in the body is lost, _____ must be given to the person to get back the lost water.

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What is added to water to prepare ORS?

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What is the role of potassium in ORS?

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Why should ORS not be consumed in excess?

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What is the ideal temperature of water used to prepare ORS?

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Which organization recommended the use of ORS globally to treat dehydration?

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How long should ORS be used for treating dehydration caused by diarrhea?

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Which of the following electrolytes is primarily restored by ORS?

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What is the effect of ORS in treating diarrhea?

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Which of the following is a common sign of dehydration that ORS can help address?

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How is ORS prepared at home?

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What would happen if ORS were consumed without proper measurement of ingredients?

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ORS is most commonly used to treat dehydration due to which of the following conditions?

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What is the effect of excessive intake of ORS?

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What is the recommended amount of ORS to be consumed by an adult?

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How does ORS prevent dehydration?