07-24-2005, 07:49 AM
59 year old woman comes to the ER becoz of shortness of breath for 2 days. She had stage 2 breast cancer 5 years ago teated with lumpectomy, radiatioon and chemotherapy. Her temp is 37.5(99.5), BP is 90/60 and resp 24. Examination shows increased JVP. Heart sounds are distinct. which of the following is the most likely next step in magmt?
Antibiotic therapy
Anticoagulant therapy
IV Digoxin
IV Furesomide
Chemotherapy
Radiation
Pericardiocentesis
Antibiotic therapy
Anticoagulant therapy
IV Digoxin
IV Furesomide
Chemotherapy
Radiation
Pericardiocentesis