Medication Dosage Guidelines Quiz

<p>The text explicitly states that no complementary therapies are recommended for fever.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pyrogens trigger the release of immune cytokines, which stimulate prostaglandin production, leading to an elevated hypothalamic set point for body temperature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An adult with a fever of 102.5°F (39.2°C) that has persisted for 60 hours without treatment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increasing fluid intake by 30-120 mL per hour, depending on age.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To alleviate the discomfort associated with fever without targeting a specific body temperature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tympanic (ear) temperature measurements are the most reliable method for detecting fever.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fever is a natural bodily response that helps fight infection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reye's Syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The text does not mention any complementary therapies for fever.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>No information about fever measurement methods is provided.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>No potential side effects are mentioned.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Aspirin should be avoided in children recovering from flu-like symptoms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It acts as a counterirritant and can cause a warming sensation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It should be avoided in patients with menthol hypersensitivity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is considered an off-label use and requires patient counseling.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They should be immediately discontinued if pain, swelling, or blistering occurs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pyrogens stimulate the release of prostaglandins, which elevate the body temperature set point in the hypothalamus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rectal temperature measurements are preferred in children due to their higher reliability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An adult with a fever accompanied by severe nausea and vomiting.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fluid replacement should be increased by 30-60 mL per hour for children and 60-120 mL per hour for adults.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Complementary therapies may be used in conjunction with pharmacologic treatment to alleviate discomfort associated with fever.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The goal of pharmacologic treatment is to alleviate discomfort associated with fever, not to target a specific body temperature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>APAP's mechanism of action involves the inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis in the central nervous system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>OTC antipyretic therapy should be limited to no more than 3 consecutive days without seeking medical attention.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>NSAIDs have a black box warning for increased risk of cardiovascular events and gastrointestinal bleeding.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased risk of Reye's syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The patient experiences pain, swelling, or blistering of the skin after application.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Menthol hypersensitivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased risk of seizures</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased risk of seizures</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased risk of seizures</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased risk of serious adverse reactions, including seizures, delirium, coma, and death</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Diclofenac is not approved for use in children</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The text does not mention any exclusions for the use of topical lidocaine in children</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The text does not mention any exclusions for the use of topical trolamine salicylate in children</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Children between 1-2 years old</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pelvic or abdominal pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1 day</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Development of spots or rash</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Visual deformity of the joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Children under 3 months old</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>&gt;15 days per month of fever for 6 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>'Stiff neck'</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>&lt;2 years old with fevers lasting &gt;24 hours without treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fever</p> Signup and view all the answers