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AGACNP Review 2025 Questions and Answers Tx of infectious Post-op fever - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-#1 Supportive fluid therapy and APAP #2 Treat underlying source #3 Gram stain and C & S all invasive lines or catheters as indicated. What is the best intervention for fever of unknown origin? - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...Nothing until the diagnosis is confirmed. Major syndromes causing fever - S/S of each and TX - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...Serotonin syndrome - SSRI use, clonus, hyperreflexia, ataxia, mental status changes, restlessness, confusion, agitation, coma, seizure, diaphoresis, hyperthermia, mydriasis, labile bp - tx: dantrolene sodium, clonazepam for rigor, cooling blankets Malignant Hyperthermia - happens in the OR; after succinylcholine IV then fry brain to 104 F. IVF, pack them with ice then send to PACU with Dantrolene Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome - associated with dopamine antagonists bradykinesia, "lead-pipe" muscle rigidity - on anti psychotic; IVF priority to flush toxins out, and this is true to every toxic FOR STUDY PURPOSES ONLY ©️ 2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 1