FPS Quiz (Morris)

A 28 year old female 6 weeks post c-section is admitted for pyelonephritis. She meets sepsis criteria due to leukocytosis, fever, and tachycardia and is therefore admitted for IV antibiotics. She is still febrile at 48 hours. What factors are positively associated with a longer fever duration? Choose all that apply

A 58 year old man is in the ICU with shock, cardiogenic and septic, likely related to endocarditis. He is in atrial fibrillation while intubated. The diltiazem drip is dropping his blood pressure. Which sedative is least likely to contribute to hypotension?

A 68 year old female is admitted with an acute CVA in the left MCA distribution. She is arousable but not following commands and is intermittently obtunded. She was last seen in her normal state 16 hours prior to ED presentation. Which of the following are associated with improved outcomes? (choose all that apply)