A 68-year-old with HF on loop diuretic and MRA develops K 5.7 mEq/L without ECG changes. Chronic management option to maintain RAASi?...

Question

A 68-year-old with HF on loop diuretic and MRA develops K 5.7 mEq/L without ECG changes. Chronic management option to maintain RAASi?

Accepted Answer

Start potassium binder (e.g., patiromer) and optimize diuretics

Answer

Stop all RAAS inhibitors permanently

Answer

Start ACE inhibitor

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Add beta-blocker for K control

Answer

No therapy

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Chronic Hyperkalemia