How Are Glucose and Insulin Used to Treat Hyperkalemia Associated

question 23

Multiple Choice

How are glucose and insulin used to treat hyperkalemia associated with acute renal failure?

• A)Glucose has an osmotic effect, which attracts water and sodium, resulting in more dilute blood and a lower potassium concentration.
• B)When insulin transports glucose into the cell, it also carries potassium with it.
• C)Potassium attaches to receptors on the cell membrane of glucose and is carried into the cell.
• D)Increasing insulin causes ketoacidosis, which causes potassium to move into the cell in exchange for hydrogen.

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