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What is the hallmark finding on auscultation for pericardial effusion?
What is the hallmark finding on auscultation for pericardial effusion?
- Pericardial knock
- Jugular vein distention
- Prominent x descents and y descents in jugular venous pressure
- Faint heart sounds (correct)
Which symptom is indicative of backward failure in constrictive pericarditis?
Which symptom is indicative of backward failure in constrictive pericarditis?
- Kussmaul sign
- Fatigue, dyspnea on exertion
- Pericardial knock
- Peripheral edema (correct)
Which ECG finding is characteristic of Stage 3 of acute pericarditis?
Which ECG finding is characteristic of Stage 3 of acute pericarditis?
- ST segment normalizes in ∼ 1 week
- ST depression in aVR and V1
- Diffuse ST elevations
- Inverted T waves (correct)
What is the purpose of NSAID therapy in acute pericarditis?
What is the purpose of NSAID therapy in acute pericarditis?
When should prednisone be considered in the treatment of acute pericarditis?
When should prednisone be considered in the treatment of acute pericarditis?
Which of the following conditions is characterized by compromised cardiac function due to a thickened, rigid, and fibrous pericardium?
Which of the following conditions is characterized by compromised cardiac function due to a thickened, rigid, and fibrous pericardium?
Which type of pericarditis is associated with the development of tamponade due to the presence of pericardial effusion and a thickened pericardium?
Which type of pericarditis is associated with the development of tamponade due to the presence of pericardial effusion and a thickened pericardium?
Which of the following conditions can lead to the development of constrictive pericarditis years after treatment?
Which of the following conditions can lead to the development of constrictive pericarditis years after treatment?
Which symptom is typical of pleuritic chest pain associated with acute inflammation of the parietal pleura and not specific to pericarditis?
Which symptom is typical of pleuritic chest pain associated with acute inflammation of the parietal pleura and not specific to pericarditis?
Which type of infection is NOT commonly associated with infectious pericarditis?
Which type of infection is NOT commonly associated with infectious pericarditis?
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