A 52-year-old with CKD G4 and refractory hyperkalemia despite medical therapy. ECG normal. Next step?...

Question

A 52-year-old with CKD G4 and refractory hyperkalemia despite medical therapy. ECG normal. Next step?

Accepted Answer

Consider dialysis for refractory hyperkalemia

Answer

No dialysis unless ECG changes

Answer

Kayexalate alone is sufficient

Answer

Stop all RAASi permanently without other steps

Answer

No action if asymptomatic

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Hyperkalemia (Refractory)