Fever Flashcards
1
Q
Elevated body temperature that fluctuates more than 3.6 F (2C) within 24 hr period but remains above normal
A
Remittent
2
Q
Period of fever are interspersed c normal temperature; each last at least one day also called recurrent
A
relapsing fever
3
Q
Body temperature may fluctuate slightly but is constantly elevated above normal
A
Constant
4
Q
intervals bw periods of fever and periods of normal temperatures
A
intermittent
