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Preventive measures of diarrhoea include

  1. Drinking boiled water

  2. Washing fruits and vegetables before use

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
  1. Diarrhea is the condition of having at least three loose or liquid bowel movements each day. It often lasts for a few days and can result in dehydration due to fluid loss. 
  2. These infections are often acquired from food or water that has been contaminated by feces, or directly from another person who is infected. 
  3. Diarrhea can be prevented by improved sanitation, clean drinking water, and hand washing with soap. Hence, the preventive measures of diarrhea include drinking of boiled water and washing fruits and vegetables before use.

So, the correct answer is 'both A and B'.

Infrequent bowel movement is

  1. Constipation

  2. Vomitting

  3. Loose mothion

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
Infrequent bowel movement or tough bowel movements causes constipation. In this condition the feces is hardened. The main reasons of constipation are irritable bowel syndrome, uptake of antacid medicines, colon cancer, pregnancy, stress, unusual life style etc. So, the correct option is A.

Diarrhoea:: Constipation :: Enteritis:: 

  1. Diarrhoea

  2. Typhoid

  3. Tetanus

  4. Malaria


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
  • Diarrhoea is a condition in which faeces are discharged from the bowels frequently and in a liquid form. 
  • Diarrhoea is one of the most common health complaints. It can range from a mild, temporary condition, to a potentially life-threatening one. 
  • Most cases of diarrhoea are caused by an infection in the gastrointestinal tract. The microbes responsible for this infection include:
  1. bacteria
  2. viruses and
  3. parasitic organisms
So, the correct answer is 'diarrhoea'.

Which of the following are common practices to prevent diarrhea?

  1. Washing of hands

  2. Use of sanitizers

  3. Both A and B

  4. Use of tissues


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Some of the common practices to prevent diarrhea are as follows: wash your hands before and after preparing food. In addition, wash your hands after handling uncooked meat, using the toilet, changing diapers, sneezing, coughing and blowing your nose. After putting soap on your hands, rub your hands together for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer when you can not get to a sink. Apply the hand sanitizer as you would use hand lotion, making sure to completely cover the fronts and backs of both hands. Use a product that contains at least 60 percent alcohol. 

Which of the following causes indigestion?

  1. Ulcer

  2. Thyroidism

  3. Pancreatitis

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Difficulty in digestion is called indigestion. It occurs as a symptom of diseases like gastroesophageal reflux disease, ulcers, thyroidism, pancratitis and gall bladder diseases. It can cause abdominal pain, burning stomach, nausea, belching and vomiting.

So, the answer is 'All of the above'.

Incomplete bowel evacuation is 

  1. Indigestion

  2. Vomiting

  3. Dysentery

  4. Constipation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
Constipation is a condition of digestive system of in which an individual has hard feces that are difficult to expel. It include incomplete and infrequent bowel movement.
So the correct answer is 'Constipation'.

Difficulty in digestion of food is called as

  1. Constipation

  2. Malfunction

  3. Indigestion

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
Difficulty in digestion of food is called indigestion. It occurs as a symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease, ulcers or gall bladder disease. It cause abdominal pain, belching gas, nausea and vomiting.
So, the correct answer is 'Indigestion'.

Bilious is

  1. Greenish vomit

  2. Yellowish vomit

  3. Brownish vomit

  4. Blackish vomit


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
Bilious is greenish vomit. The green colour is due to the presence of bile which is formed in the liver and stored in the gall bladder. Further, it is secreted in the duodenum. When this bile get mixed with the food and comes out with vomiting, it gives greenish appearance. It may be due to bowel obstruction or other health problems. So, the correct option is A.

Drug that can cause constipation is 

  1. Antiemetic

  2. Antiseptic

  3. Antidepressant

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
Constipation is a condition of the digestive system in which an individual has hard feces to expel out of the body. Medication also cause constipation. Medication that cause constipation include opioids, certain antacids, antidepressants and anticholinergics.
So the correct answer is 'Antidepressant'.

Which of the following can be useful to avoid digestive problems?

  1. Balanced diet

  2. Drinking plenty of water

  3. Thoroughly masticating food

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Digestion is the process in which the food gets digested and broken down into smaller components which are absorbed by the cells of the body. If the process of digestion is not carried out properly, it might lead to bowel problems like constipation. There should be a balanced diet which includes fibers. Plenty of water should be taken which will prevent the problems like constipation and acidity. The food should be properly masticated before swallowing because the basic digestion starts in the mouth.

Thus, the correct answer is option D.