All the following statements are true concerning the management of severe acute malnutrition (SAM), except: A. F100 should be given once the oedema has resolved. B. ReSoMal contains more potassium and less Sodium as compared to the standard ORS C. F75 amount should not be increased during stabilization phase D. During stabilization phase of treatment, all other minerals are allowed, except for iron. E. Shock is mainly characterized by dry mucous membranes and sunken fontanelle A previously well 15 month old toddler, is brought in with history of diarrhea and vomiting for the past 2 days. She is irritable, very eager to drink and weighs 10 kg. 2. Her management plan for rehydration is: A. Plan A because she has not lost 5% of her weight B. Plan C due to her inability to take orally and she is vomiting. C. Plan B due to the diarrhea and vomiting D. Plan B because clinical signs suggest a weight loss of about 7.5% E. Plan C due to irritability and loss of 10% of her expected weight for age 3. What fluid would you preferably to manage this little girl? A. Darrows in 10% dextrose B. ORS C. Normal saline D. Ringer lactate E. ReSoMal 4. The following amount is appropriate to manage the fluid deficit in this child: A. 1100 mls B. 1000 mls C 1050 mls. D. 750 mls E. 1010 mls A 12-year-old female adolescent with involuntary purposeless movements of the hands that worsen when she tries to write something and disappear in her sleep. 5. The most likely diagnosis is: A. Dystonia B. Choreo-athetoid cerebral palsy C. Muscular dystrophy D. Sydenham Chorea E. Brain tumour.
[Verified Answer]: All the following statements are true…
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