Question

A 68-year-old man with CKD stage 3b presents with muscle weakness. ECG shows tall, peaked T waves. Serum potassium is 6.9 mmol/L. What is the single most urgent immediate treatment?

Accepted Answer

IV calcium gluconate

Answer

Nebulised salbutamol

Answer

IV insulin with dextrose

Answer

Oral sodium zirconium cyclosilicate

Answer

Loop diuretic IV

Practice question

A 68-year-old man with CKD stage 3b presents with muscle weakness. ECG shows tall, peaked T waves. Serum potassium is 6.9 mmol/L. What is the single most urgent immediate treatment?