Question

A 63-year-old man with CKD stage 3 is found to have hyperkalaemia (K+ of 6.1 mmol/L). He has peaked T waves on ECG but is asymptomatic. Which medication should be administered first?

Accepted Answer

Calcium gluconate IV

Answer

Salbutamol nebuliser

Answer

IV insulin with glucose

Answer

Sodium bicarbonate IV

Answer

Furosemide IV

Practice question

A 63-year-old man with CKD stage 3 is found to have hyperkalaemia (K+ of 6.1 mmol/L). He has peaked T waves on ECG but is asymptomatic. Which medication should be administered first?