Hypomanesemia

Question 1

S/S of hypo magnesemaia

Answer 1

• neuromuscular irritability
• increase BP, increase HR
• disorientation
• (+) Trousseau/Chevosteck
• ECG: Tall T and depress ST

Question 2

What causes Hypomagnesemia?

Answer 2

• Celiac disease
• Crohn’s
• alcholism

IC movemnet of MG

• hyperglycemia
• sepsis
• insulin adminiatration
• diabetic ketoacidosis

Question 3

NI for Hypomagnesemia

Answer 3

• monitor all system
• check Ca+ level ( decrease Ca + decrease Mg –>inverse relation )
• Mg Sulfate via IV (IM cause pain & damage tissue)
• check deep tendon reflex
• food high in Mg+–> nuts, whole grains, tea, potatoes, avacado. white tuna)