Mag Sulfate

Question 1

Class for Mag Sulfate

Answer 1

Electrolyte & Anti-Inflammatory

Question 2

MOA for Mag Sulfate

Answer 2

Reduces striated muscle contractions & blocks peripheral neuromuscular transmission by reducing acetylcholine release at the myoneural junction

Question 3

Indications for Mag Sulfate

Answer 3

Status Asthmaticus, bronchoconstriction w/impending resp failure, Eclampsia seizures, hypomagnesemia, dysrhythmias d/t digitalis toxicity, Torsades de pointes, V-fib/pulseless V-tach that is refractory d/t Amiodarone.

Question 4

Contraindications for Mag Sulfate

Answer 4

Hypermagnesemia, Heart Block, Myocardial Damage

Question 5

Adverse Reactions to Mag Sulfate

Answer 5

AV Block, Asystole, Cardiac Arrest, Abnormal EKG, Hypotension, Hyporeflexia, Vasodilation, flushing, sweating, Resp & CNS depression.

Question 6

Dosage for Mag Sulfate for Eclampsia Seizures

Answer 6

1-4GM of a 10% solution IV/IO SLOWLY over 3 mins.

Question 7

Dosage for Mag Sulfate for Torsades w/pulse

Answer 7

Loading dose of 1-2GM in 50-100ml of D5W over 5-60 mins IV/IO

Question 8

Duration of Action for Mag Sulfate

Answer 8

Onset: Immediate

Peak: Varies

Duration: 30 mins