SAQ 85 – Toxicology – digoxin toxicity with hyperkalaemia

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A 77-year-old man presents to the ED feeling generally unwell for several days. His observations are HR 36 bpm and BP 120/80 mmHg supine. Blood results are shown below.

Blood results for Geelong SAQ 009 question 9

List four calculations that help interpret these results.

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Using the scenario and derived values, state the primary acid-base abnormality.

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Using the scenario and derived values, state the secondary acid-base abnormality.

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List one likely unifying explanation for these results.

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List two key treatments you would institute in the first hour and provide one justification for each.

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