Types of fever (pyrexia) And Decline Of Fever (pyrexia)

Question 1

• Temperature fluctuates between periods of fever and periods of normal/subnormal temperature

Answer 1

Intermittent

Question 2

• Temperature fluctuates within a wide range over the 24 hour period but remains above normal range

Answer 2

Remittent

Question 3

• Temperature is elevated for a few days, alternated with 1 or 2 days of normal temperature

Answer 3

Relapsing

Question 4

• Body temperature is consistently high

Answer 4

Constant

Question 5

• Sudden decline of fever which indicates impairment of function of the hypothalamus

Answer 5

• Crisis/flush/defervescent stage

Question 6

• Gradual decline of fever which indicates that the body is able to maintain homeostasis

Answer 6

Ysis