Uremic Pericarditis
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

  • Tuberculous etiology
  • Viral etiology
  • Malignant etiology
  • Autoimmune etiology (correct)
  • What should be avoided during hemodialysis in patients with uremic pericarditis?

    <p>Heparin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug could potentially cause pericarditis as a complication of treatment?

    <p>Minoxidil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a nonuremic cause of pericarditis and effusion?

    <p>Treatment with minoxidil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be considered in patients with recurrent pericardial effusion, especially with echocardiographic signs of impending tamponade?

    <p>Performance of a pericardial drainage procedure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug should be avoided during hemodialysis in patients with uremic pericarditis?

    <p>Heparin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an absolute indication for the urgent initiation of dialysis or for intensification of the dialysis prescription?

    <p>Uremic pericarditis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What could adversely affect renal function in patients with pericarditis?

    <p>Administration of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

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