Fever Lecture Review Flashcards

Flashcards for reviewing lecture on fever, designed in a fill-in-the-blank style.

Sudden fever onset with rigors often indicates __.

Sepsis, Pyelonephritis, Malaria

Key conditions associated with the sudden release of endotoxin and rapid rise in set-point include __.

Urosepsis, Bacteremia, Malaria, Acute Cholangitis

Gradual rise in temperature without shiver is commonly seen in __.

Viral infections

Fever that alternates every other day at 4 PM is a diagnostic consideration for __.

Malaria

A gradual rise in fever suggests __.

Viral Infections, Masked bacterial infection, Malaria

Daily low-grade fever is commonly associated with __.

TB, Lymphoma

Cold symptoms can be allergic or infective and often include __.

Rhinitis, Sinusitis, Congestion, Discharge

In viral colds, __ typically presents first, followed by symptoms.

High Grade Fever

Treatment for allergic cold involves __.

Histamines, Corticosteroid

The first-line drug for bacterial cold treatment is often __.

Azithromycin

Common causes of cough include __.

Allergic, Infective, Fungal

For non-productive cough caused by atypical bacteria, initial treatment options include __.

Azithromycin/Clithromycin OR Doxycycline

For productive cough caused by typical bacteria, initial antibiotic options include __.

Amoxicillin Clav/ Ampicillin

Fever localization can be identified with associated symptoms involving __.

Upper Respiratory Tract, Lower Respiratory Tract, GIT, Urogenital Tract

In a chronic fever case with elevated ESR, differential diagnoses include __.

Malignancy, TB, Inflammatory Disorders

__ infection is spread by the fecal-oral route.

Hepatitis A (HAV)

Hepatitis E can be detected via __.

ELISA can detect HEV specific IgG and IgM antibodies

During labor, a pregnant woman with Hepatitis should be administered __.

Vitamin K

In cases of abortion during pregnancy, management involves rest, antipyretics, and the addition of __ supports.

Progesterone

Maternal pyrexia is associated with significant adverse outcomes such as __.

Sepsis, organ damage

__ during pregnancy can cause anemia (megaloblastic) due to hemolysis and folic acid deficiency.

Malaria

Dengue virus is transmitted by __.

Aedes aegypti mosquito

During pregnancy, there is an increased chance of __ in females compared to males.

UTI/Pyelonephritis

The most common organism responsible for UTI/Pyelonephritis is __.

E. coli

Initial management of UTI/Pyelonephritis involves __.

Intravenous fluids, Acetaminophen

Typhoid or enteric fever is caused by __.

Salmonella typhi

Typhoid is commonly spread through __.

Contaminated food, Stale and undercooked food

To check for Typhoid, key investigations include __.

Stool R/M, Stool Culture, Blood culture

Sudden fever onset with rigors often indicates __.

Sepsis, Pyelonephritis, Malaria

Key conditions associated with the sudden release of endotoxin and rapid rise in set-point include __.

Urosepsis, Bacteremia, Malaria, Acute Cholangitis

Gradual rise in temperature without shiver is commonly seen in __.

Viral infections

Fever that alternates every other day at 4 PM is a diagnostic consideration for __.

Malaria

A gradual rise in fever suggests __.

Viral Infections, Masked bacterial infection, Malaria

Daily low-grade fever is commonly associated with __.

TB, Lymphoma

Cold symptoms can be allergic or infective and often include __.

Rhinitis, Sinusitis, Congestion, Discharge

In viral colds, __ typically presents first, followed by symptoms.

High Grade Fever

Treatment for allergic cold involves __.

Histamines, Corticosteroid

The first-line drug for bacterial cold treatment is often __.

Azithromycin

Common causes of cough include __.

Allergic, Infective, Fungal

For non-productive cough caused by atypical bacteria, initial treatment options include __.

Azithromycin/Clithromycin OR Doxycycline

For productive cough caused by typical bacteria, initial antibiotic options include __.

Amoxicillin Clav/ Ampicillin

Fever localization can be identified with associated symptoms involving __.

Upper Respiratory Tract, Lower Respiratory Tract, GIT, Urogenital Tract

In a chronic fever case with elevated ESR, differential diagnoses include __.

Malignancy, TB, Inflammatory Disorders

__ infection is spread by the fecal-oral route.

Hepatitis A (HAV)

Hepatitis E can be detected via __.

ELISA can detect HEV specific IgG and IgM antibodies

During labor, a pregnant woman with Hepatitis should be administered __.

Vitamin K

In cases of abortion during pregnancy, management involves rest, antipyretics, and the addition of __ supports.

Progesterone

Maternal pyrexia is associated with significant adverse outcomes such as __.

Sepsis, organ damage

__ during pregnancy can cause anemia (megaloblastic) due to hemolysis and folic acid deficiency.

Malaria

Dengue virus is transmitted by __.

Aedes aegypti mosquito

During pregnancy, there is an increased chance of __ in females compared to males.

UTI/Pyelonephritis

The most common organism responsible for UTI/Pyelonephritis is _\

E. coli