Question

A 68-year-old man has a serum potassium of 6.8 mmol/L. His ECG shows flattened P waves, prolonged PR interval, and widened QRS complexes. What is the most urgent initial treatment?

Accepted Answer

Intravenous Calcium Gluconate 10%

Answer

Intravenous Insulin and Dextrose

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Nebulised Salbutamol

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Oral Calcium Resonium

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Intravenous Furosemide

Practice question

A 68-year-old man has a serum potassium of 6.8 mmol/L. His ECG shows flattened P waves, prolonged PR interval, and widened QRS complexes. What is the most urgent initial treatment?