Question

A 65-year-old man with CKD stage 4 and hyperkalaemia experiences a further rise in potassium. According to NICE, which agent can be used in CKD to help control chronic hyperkalaemia?

Accepted Answer

Patiromer

Answer

Sodium bicarbonate infusion

Answer

Calcium resonium only in acute emergencies

Answer

Insulin and dextrose infusion daily

Answer

Salbutamol nebulizers only

Practice question

A 65-year-old man with CKD stage 4 and hyperkalaemia experiences a further rise in potassium. According to NICE, which agent can be used in CKD to help control chronic hyperkalaemia?