Which of the following drugs can be used to temporarily lower K+ in severe hyperkalemia?
a. Corticosteroids
b. Insulin and glucose
c. K-sparing diuretics
d. Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs
ANS: B
Temporary measures for reducing serum K+ levels include administration of insulin, calcium glu-conate, sodium salts, or large volumes of hypertonic glucose.
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