A doctor is asked to prescribe intravenous potassium chloride for a patient with hypokalaemia (K+ 2.8 mmol/L). The ward has pre-mixed bags of 0.9% sod...

Question

A doctor is asked to prescribe intravenous potassium chloride for a patient with hypokalaemia (K+ 2.8 mmol/L). The ward has pre-mixed bags of 0.9% sodium chloride with 40mmol potassium chloride in 1000mL. According to BNF guidance, what is the maximum recommended rate of infusion for peripheral administration of potassium chloride in this concentration?

Accepted Answer

10 mmol/hour

Answer

20 mmol/hour

Answer

30 mmol/hour

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40 mmol/hour

Answer

50 mmol/hour

prescribing safety assessment MCQ (SBA): Hypokalaemia