Which medication is most appropriate for treating hyperkalemia?

Mannitol

Calcium Carbonate

Glucose & Insulin

Metoprolol

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

(A) Mannitol: Osmotic diuretic, does not significantly lower potassium.

(B) Calcium Carbonate: Used for hypocalcemia, not hyperkalemia.

(C) Glucose & Insulin: Insulin drives potassium into cells, reducing serum potassium levels. Glucose is given to prevent hypoglycemia.

(D) Metoprolol: Beta-blocker, does not directly lower potassium.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

(A) Erythropoietin Injection: CKD patients often develop anemia due to reduced erythropoietin production by the kidneys. Administering synthetic erythropoietin stimulates red blood cell production.

(B) Packed Red Blood Cells Transfusion: Reserved for severe anemia (Hgb < 7 g/dL) or symptomatic cases, not mild anemia.

(C) Intravenous Iron Infusion: Used if iron deficiency is present, but erythropoietin deficiency is the main issue in CKD anemia.

(D) Platelet Transfusion: Platelets are used for bleeding disorders, not anemia.

(E) Bone Marrow Transplant: Not a treatment for CKD-related anemia, which is not caused by bone marrow failure.

A. Hyponatremia B. Hypokalemia C. Hypernatremia D. Hyperkalemia

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

(A) Hyponatremia: SIADH leads to excess ADH secretion, causing water retention, dilution of sodium levels, and hyponatremia.

(B) Hypokalemia: SIADH does not primarily affect potassium.

(C) Hypernatremia: Excess ADH dilutes sodium, leading to low sodium levels, not high.

(D) Hyperkalemia: SIADH primarily causes hyponatremia, not potassium imbalances.

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Which medication is most appropriate for treating hyperkalemia?

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Correct Answer is A

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