A 6-year-old child was taken to the after-hours pediatric clinic with a fever and a rash.She had been seen by her pediatrician earlier in the day and had been given a prescription for an antibiotic.Later that evening she developed a fever and a rash on her abdomen.The nurse who assesses the child in the clinic suspected the symptoms are associated with which of the following?

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Sometimes a fever results from a hypersensitivity response to a medication,especially when the medication is taken for the first time.These fevers are often accompanied by other allergy symptoms such as rash,hives,or itching.Treatment involves stopping the medication responsible for the reaction.Dehydration and febrile seizures occur during rising temperatures in children between 6 months and 3 years of age.Febrile seizures are unusual in children greater than 5 years of age.The term fever of unknown origin (FUO)refers to a fever whose cause cannot be determined.

A 6-Year-Old Child Was Taken to the After-Hours Pediatric Clinic