A 32-year-old presents with sharp central chest pain worse on inspiration and relieved by sitting forward. ECG shows widespread concave ST elevation w...

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A 32-year-old presents with sharp central chest pain worse on inspiration and relieved by sitting forward. ECG shows widespread concave ST elevation with PR depression. What is the best initial treatment?

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Oral ibuprofen plus colchicine

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High-dose prednisolone

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Immediate thrombolysis

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No treatment needed

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IV magnesium

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Acute Pericarditis

A 32-year-old presents with sharp central chest pain worse on inspiration and relieved by sitting forward. ECG shows widespread concave ST elevation with PR depression. What is the best initial treatment?