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A client with chronic kidney disease (CKD) has a serum potassium level of 6.5 mEq/L. Which of the following medications removes excess potassium from the body?

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Correct Answer:

Patiromer (Veltassa)

Rationale:

🔷 Patiromer is a potassium-binding medication used to treat hyperkalemia by removing potassium through the gastrointestinal tract.

🔷 It exchanges calcium for potassium in the colon, thus lowering serum potassium levels safely over hours.

🔷 This drug is commonly used in chronic hyperkalemia, particularly in clients with CKD or heart failure who require potassium-lowering over a sustained period.

🔷 Calcium gluconate stabilizes the heart, and insulin shifts potassium intracellularly, but only potassium binders like patiromer remove it from the body.

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  • Category: RN - Nursing Exam(s)
  • Subcategory: ATI Exams
  • Domain: ATI MED-SURG
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