NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) Practice Exam

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For treating diarrhea in children, which of the following is NOT a suggested oral rehydration solution?

  1. Pedialyte

  2. Enfamily Enfalyte

  3. Gatorade

  4. All of the above are recommended

The correct answer is: Gatorade

Oral rehydration solutions are crucial for treating diarrhea in children as they help replace lost fluids and electrolytes. Among the options provided, Pedialyte and Enfamil Enfalyte are specifically formulated for rehydration purposes and are commonly recommended for children with diarrhea. On the other hand, Gatorade is not typically recommended for this purpose in children due to its high sugar content and lack of the optimal balance of electrolytes needed for rehydration. Therefore, C is the correct answer as it is not a suggested oral rehydration solution for treating diarrhea in children.