A 68-year-old on furosemide and ramipril presents with cramping and ECG shows flattened T waves with U waves. Serum K⁺ is 2.8 mmol/L. Best immediate m...

Question

A 68-year-old on furosemide and ramipril presents with cramping and ECG shows flattened T waves with U waves. Serum K⁺ is 2.8 mmol/L. Best immediate management?

Accepted Answer

Oral modified-release potassium chloride

Answer

IV insulin with dextrose

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IV calcium gluconate

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Nebulised salbutamol

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Stop furosemide only

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Hypokalaemia management

A 68-year-old on furosemide and ramipril presents with cramping and ECG shows flattened T waves with U waves. Serum K⁺ is 2.8 mmol/L. Best immediate management?