<prompt> A patient on amphotericin emia of40 mEq over 24 hours60 mEq over 24 hours80 mEq over 24 hours120-160 mEq over 24 hours  <response>: Ans. d. 120-160 mEq over 24 hours Except in unusual circumstances, the total amount of potassium administered daily should not exceed 200 mEq. Potassium Supplementation A prudent protocol to follow is to add potassium chloride to IV solutions at a final concentration of 40-60 mEqL and to administer no more than 10-20 mEqL of potassium per hour Except in unusual circumstances, the total amount of potassium administered daily should not exceed 200 mEq. IV potassium replacement is indicated for patients with severe hypokalemia and for those who can not take oral supplementation. For severe deficiency, potassium may be given through a peripheral IV line in a concentration that should exceed 40 mEqL, at the rates upto 40 mEqLHour. Continuous ECG monitoring is indicated and the serum potassium levels should be checked every 3-6 hours. For the initial administration, avoid glucose containing fluid to prevent fuher shift of potassium intothe cells. . Magnesium deficiency also needs to be corrected at the same time, paicularly in refractory hypokalemia 