Fever vs Hyperthermia & Paracetamol

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2026A Q17

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a) Compare and contrast fever and hyperthermia using the following headings: i) physiological mechanisms (30% of marks), ii) causes (30% of marks). With respect to paracetamol: i) outline the mechanism of action (15% of marks), ii) list the adverse effects (10% marks), iii) outline mechanism of toxicity. (15% of marks). Management of toxicity is NOT required.

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Exam	Exact exam wording	Candidate success
2026A Q17	a) Compare and contrast fever and hyperthermia using the following headings: i) physiological mechanisms (30% of marks), ii) causes (30% of marks). With respect to paracetamol: i) outline the mechanism of action (15% of marks), ii) list the adverse effects (10% marks), iii) outline mechanism of toxicity. (15% of marks). Management of toxicity is NOT required.	16%