Common types of fever Flashcards
1
Q
Body temperature that alternates between febrile and afebrile states
A
Intermittent fever
2
Q
Elevated body temperature that remains high throughout the day, fluctuating more than 2 degrees Fahrenheit
A
remittent fever
3
Q
Febrile periods that last for a couple of days, go away, and then return
A
relapsing fever
4
Q
Elevated temperatures throughout the day with
body minimal temperature fluctuation
A
Constant (continuous) fever
5
Q
what are the four common types of fever?
A
Intermittent fever
Remittent fever
Relapsing fever
Constant fever