Question

A 65-year-old diabetic man with CKD stage 3b has persistently high serum potassium between 6.0 and 6.3 mmol/L despite dietary measures. According to NICE, which additional treatment is recommended to help control hyperkalaemia in this setting?

Accepted Answer

A potassium binder (e.g. patiromer)

Answer

IV insulin and dextrose

Answer

IV sodium bicarbonate infusion

Answer

Immediate dialysis

Answer

Oral loop diuretic therapy

Practice question

A 65-year-old diabetic man with CKD stage 3b has persistently high serum potassium between 6.0 and 6.3 mmol/L despite dietary measures. According to NICE, which additional treatment is recommended to help control hyperkalaemia in this setting?