Medications that reduce fever by interfering with the hypothalamic response include:
a. salicylates.
b. acetaminophen.
c. ibuprofen.
d. corticosteroids.
D
Antipyretics are medications that reduce fever. Nonsteroidal drugs such as acetaminophen, salicylates, indomethacin, ibuprofen, and ketorolac reduce fever by increasing heat loss. Although not used to treat fever, corticosteroids reduce heat production by interfering with the hypothalamic response.
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