KROK 1 2012 – Question 195 · 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. Alkalosis
- B. Acidosis
- C. Hypovolemia
- D. Hyperthermia
- E. Collapse
Hint
Think about what happens to vascular tone and blood pressure when body temperature is lowered abruptly by medication in a febrile patient.
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