A 70-year-old man with CKD presents with ECG changes showing peaked T waves and serum potassium of 6.3 mmol/L. According to NICE acute management guid...

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A 70-year-old man with CKD presents with ECG changes showing peaked T waves and serum potassium of 6.3 mmol/L. According to NICE acute management guidelines, what is first-line to stabilise the cardiac membrane?

Accepted Answer

IV calcium gluconate

Answer

IV insulin with dextrose

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Nebulised salbutamol

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Oral sodium bicarbonate

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IV furosemide

NICE Hyperkalaemia Guideline MCQ (SBA): Hyperkalaemia

A 70-year-old man with CKD presents with ECG changes showing peaked T waves and serum potassium of 6.3 mmol/L. According to NICE acute management guidelines, what is first-line to stabilise the cardiac membrane?