Question

A 72-year-old male with end-stage renal disease on haemodialysis presents with hyperkalaemia (6.5 mmol/L) and ECG changes. What is the immediate treatment?

Accepted Answer

Insulin with dextrose infusion

Answer

IV sodium bicarbonate alone

Answer

Salbutamol nebuliser

Answer

Calcium resonium enema

Answer

Oral loop diuretic

Practice question

A 72-year-old male with end-stage renal disease on haemodialysis presents with hyperkalaemia (6.5 mmol/L) and ECG changes. What is the immediate treatment?