OTC managemetn of fever lecture for PCI
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| Define Fever | Regulated rise in body temperature maintained by the hypothalamus in response to a pyrogen; increased thermoreulatory set point
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| A regulated rise in body temperature maintained by the hypothalamus in response to a pyrogen; increased thermoreulatory set point defines a ______. | Fever
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| Core temperature is the temperature of the blood surrounding the _________. | Hypothalamus
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| A substance that induces fever is a _______. | Pyrogen
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| A malfunctioning fo the normal thermoregulatory process is __________. | Hyperthermia
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| Body temperature exceeding 106F (41.1C) is __________. | Hyperpyrexia
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| Name 6 complications of fever. | 1. Dehydration; 2. Delirium/altered sensorium; 3. Coma; 4. neurological damage; 5. Muscle damage; 6. Seizures (2-4% of all children from 6 mo to 5yo)
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| True or false: Prostaglandin E1 is associated with fever. | False
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| True or false: Prostaglandin E2 is associated with fever. | True
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| True or false: Prostaglandin E3 is associated with fever. | False
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| Advantages of glass thermometer | Cheap, compact
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| Disadvantages of glass thermometer | Difficult to find, break easily, sites of use not interchangeable, disinfection required, damaged by excessive heat, hard to read, long wait for accurate reading
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| Advantages of digital thermometers | Easy and relatively quick to read
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| The goal of treatment for fever is_____ | Alleviate discomfort by reducing core temperature to normal range
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| Infant less than 3 months with an elevated temperature - refer or treat? | Refer
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| Infant between 3 and 6 months - refer or treat? | Treat
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| Elderly with low-grade termperature (above 100F)- refer or treat? | Refer
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| Anyone with temperature between 102F to 104F - refer or treat? | Treat
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| Anyone with temperature above 104F to 106F - refer or treat? | Refer
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| Patients with ongoing (2 days) or worsening fever - refer or treat? | Treat
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| Patients with ongoing (>3 days) or worsening fever - refer or treat? | Refer
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| Fever accompanied by a stiff neck - refer or treat? | Refer
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| Patients w/ fever and CNS Disease or history of seizure disorder - refer or treat? | Refer
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| Patients w/ fever and a cold - refer or treat? | Treat
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| Patients w/ fever and an implanted prosthetic device - refer or treat? | Refer
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| Patient w/ fever and taking medications that may induce fever - refer or treat? | Refer
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| Patient w/ fever and taking immunosuppresant medications - refer or treat? | Refer
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| Patient w/ fever and recent surgical or dental procedures - refer or treat? | Refer
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| Patient w/ fever and documented infections - refer or treat? | Refer
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| Patient w/ fever and suspected infections - refer or treat? | Refer
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| List five nonpharmacologic approaches for treatment of fever. | 1. Dress very lightly; 2. Give lots of cool clear liquids (unless contraindicated); 3. Limit play or activities; 4. Cool environment; 5. Spoinging w/ moderately cool water
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| Pharmacological treatment for fever is limited to ____ days from onset of symptoms (not from start of treatment). | Three days
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