A 72-year-old man with CKD stage 4 is found to have hyperkalemia (K⁺ 6.2 mEq/L) with peaked T waves. Initial temporizing therapy?...

Question

A 72-year-old man with CKD stage 4 is found to have hyperkalemia (K⁺ 6.2 mEq/L) with peaked T waves. Initial temporizing therapy?

Accepted Answer

IV calcium gluconate

Answer

Kayexalate only

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Loop diuretic only

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Insulin without glucose

Answer

Stop ACE inhibitor only

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Hyperkalemia Emergency