Question

A 68-year-old man with chronic kidney disease presents with potassium 6.8 mmol/L and ECG showing peaked T waves. He is otherwise stable. What is the most appropriate immediate treatment?

Accepted Answer

Intravenous calcium gluconate to stabilise myocardium

Answer

Insulin with dextrose and nebulised salbutamol only

Answer

Haemodialysis only

Answer

Loop diuretic monotherapy

Answer

Sodium polystyrene sulfonate only

Practice question

A 68-year-old man with chronic kidney disease presents with potassium 6.8 mmol/L and ECG showing peaked T waves. He is otherwise stable. What is the most appropriate immediate treatment?