Question

1. patty is recovering from a brief illness during which she developed diarrhea after being on a 10 - day course of antibiotics. she asks if you think it is ok for her to take probiotics. which of the following is not an appropriate response?

the fda has not approved the use of probiotics, but it also has not prohibited the use of probiotics.
probiotics may help alleviate diarrheal symptoms, especially after antibiotic use.
probiotics may help maintain a healthy gi tract.
probiotics are for quacks.

1. george has a chronic dry cough and the sensation of acid backing up into his mouth and throat. he is most likely suffering from:

gas
constipation
gastroesophageal reflux
colon cancer

Explanation:

For question 30, probiotics are beneficial bacteria and not just for "quacks". The other statements about FDA - approval status, alleviating diarrhea after antibiotics, and maintaining a healthy GI tract are valid. For question 31, chronic dry cough and acid - backing up are typical symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux, not gas, constipation, or colon cancer.

Answer:

1. Probiotics are for quacks.
2. Gastroesophageal reflux