Question

A 70-year-old man with CKD stage 4 presents with K⁺ 6.8 mmol/L, peaked T waves on ECG, and mild weakness. What is the most appropriate immediate pharmacologic intervention to stabilise the myocardium?

Accepted Answer

IV calcium gluconate

Answer

Nebulised salbutamol

Answer

IV insulin with dextrose

Answer

Oral sodium polystyrene sulfonate

Answer

Loop diuretic IV

Practice question

A 70-year-old man with CKD stage 4 presents with K⁺ 6.8 mmol/L, peaked T waves on ECG, and mild weakness. What is the most appropriate immediate pharmacologic intervention to stabilise the myocardium?