A 76-year-old with ESRD presents with K+ 7.2 mEq/L and wide QRS on ECG. Initial priority?...

Question

A 76-year-old with ESRD presents with K+ 7.2 mEq/L and wide QRS on ECG. Initial priority?

Accepted Answer

Administer IV calcium gluconate

Answer

Give insulin and dextrose infusion first

Answer

Give sodium zirconium cyclosilicate orally

Answer

Administer loop diuretic and fluids only

Answer

Start hemodialysis without stabilization

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Hyperkalemia