Notes in 07 Fever/08 Tachycardia

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Published	06/01/2024	Pyrogens induce fever via increased production of {{c1::IL-1}}, which acts on the anterior hypothalamus to increase local production of {{c2::prostagl…
Published	06/01/2024	Pulmonary infarction due to pulmonary embolism (PE) may present with {{c1::tachypnea::RR}} and {{c1::tachycardia::HR}}
Published	06/01/2024	{{c1::Tactile}} hallucinations are common in {{c2::alcohol}} withdrawal and {{c3::stimulant}} use (e.g. cocaine, amphetamines)
Published	06/01/2024	Non-specific symptoms of {{c1::stimulant::stimulant or depressant}} intoxication include psychomotor agitation, tachycardia, arrhythmias and anxiety
Published	06/01/2024	Fever in inflammation is mediated by {{c1::PGE2}}, which raises the temperature setpoint
Published	06/01/2024	Are NSAIDs useful as antipyretics and analgesics?{{c1::Yes}}
Published	06/01/2024	Is acetaminophen useful as an antipyretic and analgesic?{{c1::Yes}}
Published	06/01/2024	What is the likely diagnosis in a middle-aged woman with hip/shoulder weakness, muscle atrophy, weight loss, and tachycardia? {{c1::Hyperthyroidism}}
Published	06/01/2024	Which antibiotics (2) can prolong the QT interval?{{c1::Macrolides; Fluoroquinolones}}
Published	06/01/2024	While the presentation of myocarditis is highly variable, it can include fever, dyspnea, chest pain, and characteristically a persistent {{c1::tachyca…
Published	06/01/2024	Increased cardiac output and slight increase/no change in venous return are found in:{{c1::Chronic anemia::Chronic anemi…
Published	06/01/2024	What is the most common location of ectopic foci that cause atrial fibrillation? {{c1::Pulmonary veins}}
Published	06/01/2024	{{c1::AV node reentrant tachycardia (AVNRT)::AVNRT/AVRT}} = atria and ventricles ARE NOT a part of the circuit
Published	06/01/2024	What is the diagnosis in a child with chronic (> 6 weeks) arthritis symptoms (morning stiffness) and ↑ inflammatory markers?{{c1::Juvenile idiopath…
Published	06/01/2024	Withdrawal from {{c1::benzodiazepines::class of drugs}} is similar to alcohol withdrawal
Published	06/01/2024	How does heart rate change during distributive shock due to sepsis?{{c1::Increased}}
Published	06/01/2024	Mean core body temperature is {{c1::37°C (98.6°F)}}
Published	06/01/2024	1˚C ↑ in temperature = {{c1::10-12}}% ↑ in metabolic rate
Published	06/01/2024	Pathology of EKG{{c1::Atrial Fibrillation}}
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