Pyrexia of Unknown Origin (P.U.O) Quiz
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Pyrexia of Unknown Origin (P.U.O) Quiz

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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)?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>After vigorous exercise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    "Abnormally high" body temperature is considered when it ranges between:

    <p>37.5 - 38° C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the normal range for body temperature?

    <p>36.5-37.4°C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is considered a physiological cause of fever?

    <p>After meals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the terminology for abnormally high body temperature when it ranges between 38.1-39°C?

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

    According to Petersdorf and Beeson, how did they define pyrexia of unknown origin (PUO)?

    <p>A temperature greater than 38.3°C on several occasions accompanied by more than 3 weeks of illness and failure to reach a diagnosis after 1 week of in-patient investigation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of fever?

    <p>An elevation of the body temperature to a level above normal, with normal range being from 36.5-37.4°C.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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