Magnesium

Question 1

Magnesium levels

Answer 1

1.5-2.5 mg/dl

Question 2

Function

Answer 2

Neuromuscular functions, cofactor for ATP, stabilizes DNA/RNA, Related to Ca+ and K+

Question 3

Hypomagnesemia

Answer 3

Causes
- GI tract or Kidneys (Diarrhea, malnutrition, Drugs
Symptoms
- CV, Neuromuscular, CNS
Treatments
Symptoms
- Goal is >2mg/dl
if Mg is 1-2 : 0.5 mEq/kg
if Mg is <1 : 1 mEq/kg
8mEq = 1gram
1g.hr is rate
if No Symptoms
- Milk of magnesia : 5- 10ml by mouth QID
- Magnesium Oxide 800mg by mouth daily or 400mg TID with meals