FUO

Question 1

when is temperature higher?

Answer 1

afternoon

Question 2

optimum temp for immune response?

Answer 2

39.5

Question 3

4 differentials for PUO

Answer 3

infection, connective tissue disorder, malignancies, other (drugs)

Question 4

definition of fever?

Answer 4

oral temp above 37.8 or early morning oral above 37.2

Question 5

name 5 warning signs of acute fever

Answer 5

rapid onset, rigors, vommitting, severe headache, severe muscle pains