All are measures taken to address hyperkalemia in acute kidney injury, except
Correct Answer: Initiate ACE inhibitors
Description: Measures taken in hyperkalemia a. Restriction of dietary potassium intake b. Discontinuation of potassium-sparing diuretics, ACE inhibitors, ARBs, NSAIDs c. Loop diuretics to promote urinary potassium loss d. Potassium-binding ion-exchange resin (sodium polystyrene sulfonate) e. Insulin (10 units regular) and glucose (50 mL of 50% dextrose) to promote entry of potassium intracellularly f. Inhaled beta-agonist therapy to promote entry of potassium intracellularly g. Calcium gluconate or calcium chloride (1 g) to stabilize the myocardium Ref: Harrison 19e 1809
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