A 72-year-old man with chronic kidney disease (eGFR 25 mL/min/1.73 m2) presents with weakness. Labs show potassium 6.5 mmol/L, ECG with peaked T waves...

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A 72-year-old man with chronic kidney disease (eGFR 25 mL/min/1.73 m2) presents with weakness. Labs show potassium 6.5 mmol/L, ECG with peaked T waves. What is the most appropriate immediate therapy to stabilise the myocardium?

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Intravenous calcium gluconate

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Nebulised salbutamol only

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Intravenous insulin with dextrose only

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Oral sodium polystyrene sulfonate

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Loop diuretic only

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Hyperkalaemia

A 72-year-old man with chronic kidney disease (eGFR 25 mL/min/1.73 m2) presents with weakness. Labs show potassium 6.5 mmol/L, ECG with peaked T waves. What is the most appropriate immediate therapy to stabilise the myocardium?