GIM Flashcards
1
Q
What is the definition of FUO?
A
> 3 weeks of primarily fever present every day
2
Q
What types of cancer are associated with FUO?
A
Lymphoma (hodgkin - cyclical fever), leukemia
Solid tumor Primary hepatoma and RCC
3
Q
What is relative bradycardia?
A
High fever with low HR
4
Q
What 2 dx is classic for relative bradycardia
A
Typhoid, Q fever
5
Q
How do you manage FUO?
A
Do not give Abx or steroids
