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Constipation Colonic K Excretion CKD — ESENeph MCQ

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A patient with CKD and recurrent hyperkalaemia is started on a potassium binder. Which statement is correct?

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Correct answer: AIt supports potassium removal but does not replace acute ECG-directed treatment

Potassium binders remove potassium over time and may support chronic control or selected acute pathways, but they do not replace immediate calcium for ECG toxicity or rapid intracellular-shift treatment. Constipation, medicine spacing and ongoing potassium monitoring remain important.

Reference: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/conditions-and-diseases/kidney-conditions