FUO Flashcards
how long before a fever is termed FUO
3 weeks( 3 outpatient visits), 3 hospital days (culture results by 2 days),
how long before a fever is termed FUO
3 weeks( 3 outpatient visits), 3 hospital days (culture results by 2 days),
what temperature must be reached on multiple occasions to be termed FUO
38.3C 101F
Hx questions for FUO
SITONFRAD : sex, immunizations, travel, ccupation, nutrition, family, recreation, animals, drugs
most common cause of FUO
infectious diseases (1/3) and neoplasms (1/3)
what lab should be drawn in a FUO presenting with rash and large joint artritis
IgD (hypergammaglobulinemia immunoglobulin D)
tests that should be performed on all FUO’s (4)
HIV TESTING, lesion bx, bone marrow bx, and CT
What diagnostic tests should be ordered for FUO’s with associated symptoms (2)
exploratory laparotomy, liver enzymes
If other tests are neg for FUO pt, what is a reasonable course of tx while waiting for cultures
antituberculous therapy (if still a possibile dx)
what temperature must be reached on multiple occasions to be termed FUO
38.3C 101F
Hx questions for FUO
SITONFRAD : sex, immunizations, travel, occupation, nutrition, family, recreation, animals, drugs
most common cause of FUO
infectious diseases (1/3) and neoplasms (1/3)
what lab should be drawn in a FUO presenting with rash and large joint artritis
IgD (hypergammaglobulinemia immunoglobulin D)
what is the risk of a past [unsolved dx] FUO resulting in a later serious1w dz
less than 10%
tests that should be performed on all FUO’s (4)
HIV TESTING, lesion bx, bone marrow bx, and CT
