A 60-year-old dialysis-naïve patient has K+ 6.9 mEq/L and ECG with peaked T waves and widened QRS. First priority?...

Question

A 60-year-old dialysis-naïve patient has K+ 6.9 mEq/L and ECG with peaked T waves and widened QRS. First priority?

Accepted Answer

Immediate IV calcium gluconate

Answer

Nebulised albuterol 2.5 mg

Answer

IV regular insulin 10 units + 25 g dextrose only

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Oral sodium zirconium cyclosilicate

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Sodium bicarbonate infusion as monotherapy

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Hyperkalemia