Question

A 68-year-old man with chronic kidney disease presents to the emergency department with malaise and palpitations. ECG shows tall peaked T waves. Serum potassium is 7.0 mmol/L. What is the most appropriate immediate treatment?

Accepted Answer

Intravenous 10 percent calcium gluconate

Answer

Oral Calcium Resonium only

Answer

Salbutamol inhaler only

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Oral loop diuretic

Answer

No immediate treatment is required until dialysis is arranged

Practice question

A 68-year-old man with chronic kidney disease presents to the emergency department with malaise and palpitations. ECG shows tall peaked T waves. Serum potassium is 7.0 mmol/L. What is the most appropriate immediate treatment?