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What is the definition of pyrexia of unknown origin (PUO)?
What is the definition of pyrexia of unknown origin (PUO)?
- Failure to reach a diagnosis after 1 week of in-patient investigation
- Elevation of body temperature for more than three weeks with no definite diagnosis made after initial investigations (correct)
- Fever or pyrexia means an elevation of the body temperature to a level above normal
- Temperature greater than 38.3°C on several occasions accompanied by more than 3 weeks of illness
According to Petersdorf and Beeson, how did they define pyrexia of unknown origin (PUO)?
According to Petersdorf and Beeson, how did they define pyrexia of unknown origin (PUO)?
- Fever or pyrexia means an elevation of the body temperature to a level above normal
- Failure to reach a diagnosis after 1 week of in-patient investigation
- A temperature greater than 38.3°C on several occasions accompanied by more than 3 weeks of illness (correct)
- Elevation of body temperature for more than three weeks with no definite diagnosis made after initial investigations
What is the normal range for body temperature?
What is the normal range for body temperature?
- 38.1-39° C
- 37.5-38° C
- 36.5-37.4° C (correct)
- 39.1-40.5° C
Which of the following is considered a physiological cause of fever?
Which of the following is considered a physiological cause of fever?
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"Abnormally high" body temperature is considered when it ranges between:
"Abnormally high" body temperature is considered when it ranges between:
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What is the normal range for body temperature?
What is the normal range for body temperature?
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Which of the following is considered a physiological cause of fever?
Which of the following is considered a physiological cause of fever?
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What is the terminology for abnormally high body temperature when it ranges between 38.1-39°C?
What is the terminology for abnormally high body temperature when it ranges between 38.1-39°C?
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According to Petersdorf and Beeson, how did they define pyrexia of unknown origin (PUO)?
According to Petersdorf and Beeson, how did they define pyrexia of unknown origin (PUO)?
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What is the definition of fever?
What is the definition of fever?
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