This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Medicine
Treatment of Acute Hyperkalemia -a) Ca gluconate givenb) Insulin & Glucose reduces hyperkaJemia within 4 hrsc) Dialysis not usefuld) Resin shows the response within minutese) IV NaHCO3 given 
Select and explain. 
A. a, B. b, C. ae, D. ad
C: ae
Answer: C: ae 
Explanation: Resins show response within → 1-2 hr
Insulin + Glucose shows response within → 15-30 minutes
Ca gluconate shows response within → minutes (less than 5 minutes)
B2 adrenergic shows response within → 30 minutes
NaHCO3 shows response within → 30 minutes


Hemodialysis is the most effective and rapid nlav of lowerine plasma potassiumQ