Question

A 68-year-old man presents with a serum potassium of 6.8 mmol/L, peaked T waves on ECG and mild muscle weakness. What is the most appropriate immediate treatment to stabilise the myocardium?

Accepted Answer

Intravenous calcium gluconate

Answer

Intravenous insulin and dextrose only

Answer

Nebulised salbutamol only

Answer

Oral sodium polystyrene sulfonate

Answer

Intravenous frusemide only

Practice question

A 68-year-old man presents with a serum potassium of 6.8 mmol/L, peaked T waves on ECG and mild muscle weakness. What is the most appropriate immediate treatment to stabilise the myocardium?