A 76-year-old on furosemide presents with muscle weakness; ECG shows U waves. K+ 2.8 mmol/L. Management?...

Question

A 76-year-old on furosemide presents with muscle weakness; ECG shows U waves. K+ 2.8 mmol/L. Management?

Accepted Answer

Stop furosemide, give oral potassium and consider spironolactone

Answer

IV calcium gluconate

Answer

Start insulin-dextrose infusion

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Give IV magnesium only

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No treatment needed

prescribing safety assessment MCQ (SBA): Hypokalaemia