Hyperkalaemia Quiz

Hyperkalaemia is .....

• high potassium level in blood

• low sodium level in blood

• low potassium level in blood

• normal sodium level in the blood

What is the potassium level in the blood that defines hyperkalaemia?

• Above 5.0 mmol/L

• Above 6.0 mmol/L

• Above 3.5 mmol/L

• Above 5.5 mmol/L

Potassium is mainly excreted by the liver.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

It is excreted mainly by the KIDNEY

Which medication in the Lytic Cocktail regime helps to lower down the potassium level?

• Calcium gluconate

• Novorapid

• Dextrose 50% Inj.

• Lantus

Answer explanation

Which of the following are a potassium-binding medication used in hyperkalaemia management?

• Kalimate & Novorapid

• Novorapid & Lokelma

• Novorapid & Dextrose 50% Inj.

• Kalimate & Lokelma

Which diuretic can cause hyperkalaemia?

• Lasix (Furosemide)

• Spironolactone

Answer explanation

Spironolactone is a potassium sparing diuretic.

Lasix is a loop diuretic, which remove both sodium and potassium.

Calcium Polystyrene Sulfonate can be administered via ....

• Rectal

• Intramuscular

• Intravenous

• Subcutaneous

Diabetic patient should NOT be given dextrose 50% inj. as part of the lytic cocktail regimen in the management of hyperkalaemia.

• TRUE

• FALSE