A 64-year-old man with chronic kidney disease presents with muscle weakness. ECG shows tall peaked T waves. Serum potassium is 7.0 mmol/L. What is the...

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A 64-year-old man with chronic kidney disease presents with muscle weakness. ECG shows tall peaked T waves. Serum potassium is 7.0 mmol/L. What is the most appropriate immediate treatment to stabilise the myocardium?

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Calcium gluconate IV

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IV insulin and dextrose only

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Nebulised salbutamol only

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Oral sodium polystyrene sulfonate

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Loop diuretic only

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A 64-year-old man with chronic kidney disease presents with muscle weakness. ECG shows tall peaked T waves. Serum potassium is 7.0 mmol/L. What is the most appropriate immediate treatment to stabilise the myocardium?