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NASPGHAN - Recognition and Management of Dietary Carbohydrate-Induced Diarrhea in Pediatric Patients - Case Based Newsletter
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Posttest Questions
Excessive intake of which of the following carbohydrates may induce symptoms of malabsorption in healthy patients?
Congenital sucrase-isomaltase deficiency (CSID) results in patients who have:
When conducting a hydrogen breath test in a patient with possible fructose malabsorption, what is the appropriate oral load of fructose to administer?
Suzanne, a 2-year-old patient, presents with osmotic diarrhea and abdominal pain that began between

5-6 months of age that varies in intensity. Which of the following is most appropriate to make a definitive diagnosis?

A 12-year-old patient named Richard complains of abdominal pain, diarrhea, and bloating when he drinks soft drinks and eats most fruits. Which diagnostic evaluations should be performed to confirm this diagnosis?
What is the appropriate dose of calcium supplementation for Rebecca, a 7-year-old patient with confirmed lactase deficiency?
In a patient with confirmed CSID, at what age is it appropriate to attempt reintroduction of starches into the child's diet?
In a 2-year-old male patient with functional diarrhea, which of the following changes should be made to his diet?
Sacrosidase is often a better treatment option than lyophilized baker's yeast because:
Carbohydrate-induced diarrhea may clinically mimic which of the following conditions?
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Objective 1: Explain the pathophysiology of patients who have carbohydrate-induced diarrhea
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Objective 2: Utilize current diagnostic approaches.
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Objective 3: Provide individualized and appropriate management to meet specific patient needs.
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Objective 4: Educate patients and parents on etiology and physiologic consequences as well as the importance of dietary modifications.
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