Question 11 (part 2) · LEK · Potassium balance
Which of the following is not used in the treatment of hyperkalaemia?
1) 10% potassium gluconate.
2) salbutamol.
3) glucose with insulin.
4) calcium bicarbonate.
5) sodium polystyrene sulfonate.
6) haemodialysis.
The correct answer is:
2) salbutamol.
3) glucose with insulin.
4) calcium bicarbonate.
5) sodium polystyrene sulfonate.
6) haemodialysis.
The correct answer is:
- A. 1,2.
- B. 1,4.
- C. 2,3.
- D. 2,5.
- E. 4,6.
Hint
Look for the item that would add more potassium and the item that is not a real hyperkalaemia therapy.
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