Renal: R/O reversible causes ( drugs, diet, urine obstruction) K 6.5 : Calcium gluconate IV, Insulin and glucose IV, Albuterol Low K diet

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R/O reversible causes ( drugs, diet, urine obstruction) 
K < 6.5 or chronic : Diuretics ( thiazide or loop) Laxatives or Kayexalate
** Kayexalate: Has been associated with intestinal necrosis ( rare) 
K > 6.5 :  Calcium gluconate IV, Insulin and glucose IV, Albuterol
Low K diet

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What is the treatment of hyperkalemia?

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R/O reversible causes ( drugs, diet, urine obstruction) K < 6.5 or chronic : Diuretics ( thiazide or loop) Laxatives or Kayexalate ** Kayexalate: Has been associated with intestinal necrosis ( rare) K > 6.5 : Calcium gluconate IV, Insulin and glucose IV, Albuterol Low K diet

What is the treatment of hyperkalemia?

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