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When a fever begins to come down. the patient is in a state of

A.

hyperthermia

B.

pyrexia

C.

hypothermia

D.

defervescence

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A.    Hyperthermia refers to an abnormally high body temperature due to external factors or failure to regulate body heat, not necessarily a fever coming down.
B.    Pyrexia is another term for fever and occurs when the body temperature is elevated due to an infection or other causes.
C.    Hypothermia refers to dangerously low body temperature, which is not related to a fever resolving.
D.    Defervescence refers to the process of a fever breaking, and the body temperature returning to normal as the fever resolves.
 


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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. This is because the patient's blood pressure of 98/66 mm Hg, while on the lower side, may be normal for them. It's important to compare it to their baseline to determine if there has been a significant change.
B. The blood pressure is within a normal range for an adult, so immediate notification of hypotension is not required.
C. This can be done after determining if there is a significant change from the baseline.
D. The pulse is not bradycardic (it is within a normal range), so there is no immediate need to notify the doctor regarding bradycardia.

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. A stronger pulse is typically associated with increased stroke volume or cardiac output.
B. Bradycardia is not directly related to a reduced stroke volume; pulse rate may not necessarily decrease.
C. An irregular pulse is more associated with arrhythmias or other cardiac conditions, not a reduction in stroke volume.
D. A weaker pulse is expected with a reduced stroke volume, as less blood is being pumped with each heartbeat, leading to a diminished pulse.

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