Question

A 72-year-old man with diabetes and hypertension is admitted with hyperkalaemia (K+ 6.7 mmol/L) and ECG showing peaked T waves and widened QRS complexes. What is the most appropriate immediate treatment to stabilise the myocardium?

Accepted Answer

IV calcium gluconate

Answer

IV insulin and dextrose

Answer

Oral sodium polystyrene sulfonate

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IV frusemide

Answer

Nebulised salbutamol

Practice question

A 72-year-old man with diabetes and hypertension is admitted with hyperkalaemia (K+ 6.7 mmol/L) and ECG showing peaked T waves and widened QRS complexes. What is the most appropriate immediate treatment to stabilise the myocardium?