Podiatry and Medical - Set 1

Answer - D - All of the above including obesity, hyperthyroidism, and medications can be a contributing factor to the development of heat stroke. There are several conditions that can increase the risk for heat stroke. According to the CDC, medications that increase the possibility for developing heat stroke include psychotropics, drugs used to treat Parkinson's disease, tranquilizers, antihistamines, calcium channel blockers, beta blockers, certain antidepressants, and diuretics.