A 70-year-old patient went to the emergency room complaining of sharp, stabbing pain in the chest pain. The pain gets more severe in inspiration. Upon assessment he has fever, chills and dyspnea. ST elevation is also noted on the 12 lead ECG. The physician diagnosis him with pericarditis. Which of the following treatment are indicated for this patient? Select all that apply. a. Paracentesis b. Pericardiocentesis c. Antipyretics d. Analgesic e. Antibiotics f. Anti-inflammatory agents

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A 70-year-old patient went to the
emergency room complaining of
sharp, stabbing pain in the chest
pain. The pain gets more severe in
inspiration. Upon assessment he
has fever, chills and dyspnea. ST
elevation is also noted on the 12
lead ECG. The physician diagnosis
him with pericarditis. Which of the
following treatment are indicated
for this patient? Select all that
apply.
a. Paracentesis
b. Pericardiocentesis
c. Antipyretics
d. Analgesic
e. Antibiotics
f. Anti-inflammatory agents
TERM
Transcribed Image Text:58 A 70-year-old patient went to the emergency room complaining of sharp, stabbing pain in the chest pain. The pain gets more severe in inspiration. Upon assessment he has fever, chills and dyspnea. ST elevation is also noted on the 12 lead ECG. The physician diagnosis him with pericarditis. Which of the following treatment are indicated for this patient? Select all that apply. a. Paracentesis b. Pericardiocentesis c. Antipyretics d. Analgesic e. Antibiotics f. Anti-inflammatory agents TERM
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