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Which of the following is an absolute indication for the urgent initiation of dialysis or for intensification of the dialysis prescription?
Which of the following is an absolute indication for the urgent initiation of dialysis or for intensification of the dialysis prescription?
- Autoimmune pericarditis
- Viral pericarditis
- Uremic pericarditis (correct)
- Malignant pericarditis
What should be considered in patients with recurrent pericardial effusion and echocardiographic signs of impending tamponade?
What should be considered in patients with recurrent pericardial effusion and echocardiographic signs of impending tamponade?
- Treatment with minoxidil
- Use of colchicine
- Pericardial drainage procedure (correct)
- Hemodialysis without heparin
Which of the following is NOT a nonuremic cause of pericarditis and effusion?
Which of the following is NOT a nonuremic cause of pericarditis and effusion?
- Tuberculous etiology
- Viral etiology
- Malignant etiology
- Autoimmune etiology (correct)
What should be avoided during hemodialysis in patients with uremic pericarditis?
What should be avoided during hemodialysis in patients with uremic pericarditis?
Which drug could potentially cause pericarditis as a complication of treatment?
Which drug could potentially cause pericarditis as a complication of treatment?
Which of the following is a nonuremic cause of pericarditis and effusion?
Which of the following is a nonuremic cause of pericarditis and effusion?
What should be considered in patients with recurrent pericardial effusion, especially with echocardiographic signs of impending tamponade?
What should be considered in patients with recurrent pericardial effusion, especially with echocardiographic signs of impending tamponade?
Which drug should be avoided during hemodialysis in patients with uremic pericarditis?
Which drug should be avoided during hemodialysis in patients with uremic pericarditis?
Which of the following is an absolute indication for the urgent initiation of dialysis or for intensification of the dialysis prescription?
Which of the following is an absolute indication for the urgent initiation of dialysis or for intensification of the dialysis prescription?
What could adversely affect renal function in patients with pericarditis?
What could adversely affect renal function in patients with pericarditis?
