A 48 year old male ESRD patient presents to the ED
with a K=7.8 mEq/L, HC03 of 22. His EKG shows peaked T waves (see pic).
Recommended initial treatment include all of the following EXCEPT:
–A.) Calcium gluconate 10 mls, IV
–B.) Insulin 10 units and 1 amp
of 50% dextrose
–C.) Albuterol nebulizer (10-20
mg)
–D.) IV bicarbonate 8.4%, 1 to 2
amps IV
–E.) Emergent dialysis
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Answer for Sep 22 Dialysis Quiz: E.) Linezolid.
Linezolid is a synthetic antibiotic (a member of the oxazolidinone class of drugs) used for the treatment of serious infections caused by Gram-positive bacteria that are resistant to several other antibiotics e.g, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). lLinezolid is also active against most Gram-positive bacteria that cause disease, including streptococci and vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE).
