KROK 1 2011 – Question 179 · KROK (Medicine) · Pathophysiology
A patient has been diagnosed with influenza. His condition became drastically worse after taking antipyretic drugs. His consciousness is confused, AP is 80/50 mm Hg, Ps is 140/m, body temperature dropped down to 35,8 °C. What complication developed in this patient?
- A. Hyperthermia
- B. Collapse
- C. Acidosis
- D. Alkalosis
- E. Hypovolemia
Hint
Look at the blood pressure, pulse and mental state together with the sudden fall in temperature, and ask what has happened to vascular tone and perfusion.
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