Which of these has no role in treatment of dangerous hyperkalemia?: (A) Injecting calcium chloride, (B) Salbutamol, (C) Hemodialysis, (D) IV soda bicarbonate
Answer is D. Option A - injecting calcium chloride Ca- Antagonize relaxant effect of K+ on hea Option B - Salbutamol: - will cause K+ influx into cell Option C - Hemodialysis = most effective method for hyperkalemia Option D -IV Soda bicarbonate = No role Note: most effective drug for hyperkalemia = insulin drip