1. Dengue Fever

Question 1

Causes of Dengue Fever

Answer 1

• Arbovirus by female aedes mosquito
• dengue fever, haemorrhagic fever, dengue shock syndrome
• 4 types Arbovirus

Question 2

Clinical Manifestations

Answer 2

• prodromal: fatigue, headache
• high grade fever
• nausea, vomiting
• myalgia (muscle pains)
• arthralgia (joints and bones pain)

Question 3

Diagnostic Tests

Answer 3

• tourniquet test (count petechiae

- blood serology test (less than normal)

Question 4

Treatment

Answer 4

• fever (antipyretic)
• muscle & joint pain (NSAIDs; analgesic)
• antihistamines to relieve skin itchiness

Question 5

Nursing Care

Answer 5

• CRIB
• dim room to ease photophobia
• comfy environment to rest
• limit visitors
• closely monitor for shock during fever lysis

Question 6

What are shock clinical manifestations ?

Answer 6

• cold and clammy skin
• cyanosis
• rapid, shallow breathing (tachypnea)
• restlessness
• hypotension