A clinical medical assistant should recognize FUO as an abbreviation for which of the following?
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The question is asking about what the abbreviation FUO stands for, specifically in a medical context, and provides multiple-choice answers related to that abbreviation.
Answer
Fever of Unknown Origin
The final answer is Fever of Unknown Origin.
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The final answer is Fever of Unknown Origin.
More Information
Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) refers to a fever higher than 101°F (38.3°C) that lasts for more than three weeks without an identified cause, despite thorough investigation.
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Ensure you do not confuse similar-sounding medical abbreviations.
Sources
- Fever of Unknown Origin - Medscape - emedicine.medscape.com
- Chegg: A clinical medical assistant should recognize FUO - chegg.com
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