A 59-year-old with stage 3 CKD and albuminuria has potassium 5.8 mEq/L after ACE inhibitor initiation. He is asymptomatic and euvolemic. What is the b...

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A 59-year-old with stage 3 CKD and albuminuria has potassium 5.8 mEq/L after ACE inhibitor initiation. He is asymptomatic and euvolemic. What is the best step?

Accepted Answer

binders) and attempt to continue ACE inhibitor

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Address hyperkalemia (diet)

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diuretics

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Immediately stop ACE inhibitor permanently

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No action; K+

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Hyperkalemia in CKD

A 59-year-old with stage 3 CKD and albuminuria has potassium 5.8 mEq/L after ACE inhibitor initiation. He is asymptomatic and euvolemic. What is the best step?