Fever Flashcards
1
Q
septic arthritis WBC count
A
> 50,000, >75% PMNs
2
Q
fever, hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, renal failure + neuro changes in F w/ SLE
A
TTP - tx w/ plasmapheresis + admission to ICU
3
Q
diffuse blanching erythroderma followed by desquamation + HA, fevers, hTN, diffuse organ pathology
A
toxic shock syndrome - tx w/ IV fluids, clinda, admit
4
Q
centor criteria
A
tonsil exudates tender cervical adenopathy fever (hx) no cough age <15 4+ points = treat, no rapid test
5
Q
most sensitive test for dx of endocarditis
A
transesophageal echo
6
Q
abx for fever in neonate
A
ampicillin + cefotaxime
