Question

A 58-year-old man with T2DM is admitted with DKA. pH is 6.82. After fluids and potassium repletion to 3.6 mEq/L, insulin infusion is started. What additional therapy is indicated given his pH?

Accepted Answer

IV sodium bicarbonate infusion

Answer

Phosphate replacement in all cases

Answer

Routine magnesium infusion

Answer

No additional therapy is indicated

Answer

Prophylactic antibiotics

Practice question

A 58-year-old man with T2DM is admitted with DKA. pH is 6.82. After fluids and potassium repletion to 3.6 mEq/L, insulin infusion is started. What additional therapy is indicated given his pH?