A 64-year-old woman with K⁺ 6.8 mmol/L, tall tented T waves, and weakness. Immediate life-saving therapy?...

Question

A 64-year-old woman with K⁺ 6.8 mmol/L, tall tented T waves, and weakness. Immediate life-saving therapy?

Accepted Answer

IV calcium gluconate 10 mL of 10%

Answer

Nebulised salbutamol only

Answer

Oral sodium polystyrene sulfonate

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IV furosemide

Answer

Insulin with glucose only

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Hyperkalaemia