Calcium resonium, which is used to treat hyperkalaemia over a short-term in chronic kidney disease, is associated with the development of which one of the following conditions?
Bowel Necrosis
Calcium resonium (a calcium/sodium polystyrene sulfonate cation-exchange resin) used for hyperkalaemia has been associated with intestinal/colonic necrosis, particularly when co-administered with sorbitol, making bowel necrosis a well-recognised serious adverse effect.
Important Questions from Electrolyte Imbalance
- A patient presents with history of 'bones, stones and abdominal groans' – due to generalised aches and pains and renal calculus colic. Which is the most discriminatory blood investigation?
- Which one of the following is the most appropriate initial treatment for management of severe hypercalcemia ?
Which of the following are used in calculating the serum osmolality?
1. Serum sodium
2. Glucose
3. Calcium
4. Blood urea nitrogen
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Which of the following are used in the management of hyperkalemia?
1. 10% calcium gluconate intravenously
2. Regular insulin and intravenous glucose
3. Nebulized ipratropium bromide
4. Intravenous sodium bicarbonate
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- Nebulized salbutamol is used in the management of which of the following electrolyte abnormality?
