Aspirin Reduces Fevers; However, Many Physicians Do NOT Recommend Aspirin

question 80

Multiple Choice

Aspirin reduces fevers; however, many physicians do NOT recommend aspirin to patients with a low- grade fever. Why not?

• A) Fevers decrease the amount of interferon produced by the body.
• B) Aspirin increases the release of pyrogens.
• C) Fevers reduce bacterial reproduction rates.
• D) Aspirin increases the activity of phagocytic white blood cells.

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