Post-Operative Fever: Malignant Hyperthermia
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What is the early sign of the condition described in the text?

  • Hypothermia
  • Bradycardia
  • Tachycardia (correct)
  • Hypotension
  • Which of the following is NOT a clinical feature of the condition?

  • Rhabdomyolysis
  • Muscle rigidity
  • Hypernatremia (correct)
  • Acidosis
  • What treatment is recommended for this condition?

  • Increase minute ventilation to lower ETCO2 (correct)
  • Administer insulin
  • Administer beta-blockers
  • Apply heat packs
  • Which lab test is NOT suggested for diagnosing this condition?

    <p>Hemoglobin level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Post-Operative Fever occurring between POD 3-7 is most likely due to:

    <p>Infection/hematoma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What symptom is specifically associated with pneumonia as a cause of Post-Operative Fever?

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

    What is the recommended outpatient treatment for pneumonia?

    <p>Amoxicillin and a macrolide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a symptom of a urinary tract infection?

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

    How should a post-operative wound infection be managed?

    <p>Local wound care, culture, and antibiotics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a symptom of deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?

    <p>Shortness of breath</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended diagnostic approach for a suspected pulmonary embolism (PE)?

    <p>Well's Score and D-Dimer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential cause of post-operative fever 7 days after surgery?

    <p>Drug fever</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the proposed mechanism of malignant hyperthermia?

    <p>Leakage of Ca+2, creatinine kinase, and myoglobin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following anesthetic agents has NOT been found to cause malignant hyperthermia?

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

    What is the most common trigger for malignant hyperthermia?

    <p>Muscle relaxant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered a safer anesthetic agent compared to halogenated agents for individuals at risk of malignant hyperthermia?

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

    What is the key factor that leads to increased O2 consumption and CO2 production in malignant hyperthermia?

    <p>Depletion of ATP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a critical consequence of malignant hyperthermia if not recognized and treated promptly?

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

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