A 45-year-old with severe DKA (pH 6.78) after missed insulin doses. Which statement is correct regarding bicarbonate therapy?...

Question

A 45-year-old with severe DKA (pH 6.78) after missed insulin doses. Which statement is correct regarding bicarbonate therapy?

Accepted Answer

Indicated when pH

Answer

Indicated routinely for all DKA

Answer

Indicated when bicarbonate

Answer

Contraindicated in all DKA

Answer

Only given if K+ >5.5 mEq/L

us-usmle-step-2 MCQ (SBA): DKA