Question

A 65-year-old man with eGFR of 25 mL/min/1.73m² is found to have hyperkalaemia (K+ 6.0 mmol/L). According to NICE, which medication should be reviewed or stopped first to help reduce potassium levels?

Accepted Answer

ACE inhibitor (e.g. ramipril)

Answer

Loop diuretic

Answer

Calcium resonium

Answer

Beta-blocker

Answer

Insulin with dextrose infusion

Practice question

A 65-year-old man with eGFR of 25 mL/min/1.73m² is found to have hyperkalaemia (K+ 6.0 mmol/L). According to NICE, which medication should be reviewed or stopped first to help reduce potassium levels?