16 Questions
Which of the following is the most appropriate initial management for the 55-year-old man with tall peaked T waves?
Intravenous calcium gluconate
What would be the most appropriate intervention for a patient with hypocalcemia, hypophosphatemia, and normal PTH?
Iv calcium
In the context of prolonged QT interval and normal PTH, what treatment is indicated?
Magnesium sulfate
What is the most appropriate intervention for a patient with symptomatic severe hyperkalemia?
Insulin dextrose infusion
What is the best immediate step in management for the 50-year-old man with diabetes, hypertension, and chronic kidney disease, presenting with a potassium level of 6.5 mmol/L?
Intravenous calcium gluconate
Which treatment is indicated in case of severe hyperkalemia, as indicated by ECG findings of tall peaked T waves?
Calcium Gluconate
What ECG finding is associated with hyperkalemia?
Peaked T wave
When is intravenous calcium gluconate indicated in the management of a patient?
Severe hyperkalemia
What is the appropriate treatment for a patient with severe hypocalcemia that is associated with cardiac arrhythmias?
Calcium Gluconate
What is the normal range of potassium in the blood?
3.5-5.1 mmol/L
Which lab result indicates severe hyperkalemia?
Potassium level of 6.5 mmol/L
What is the ECG finding associated with severe hyperkalemia?
Peaked T wave
What is the appropriate management for a patient with hyperkalemia and ECG findings of wide QRS complex?
Sodium bicarbonate
In a patient with severe hypocalcemia, what other ECG finding might be present apart from arrhythmias?
Prolonged QT interval
What additional lab result may provide evidence for the diagnosis of severe hypocalcemia?
Calcium level less than 1.9 mmol/L
What is the role of dialysis in the management of hyperkalemia?
To remove potassium from the body
Test your knowledge on the management of prolonged QT interval in the context of hypocalcemia, hypo-phosphate, and normal PTH levels. Choose the appropriate intervention based on the given clinical scenario.
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