MAGNESIUM

Question 1

It is the second most abundant cation in ICF

Answer 1

Magnesium

Question 2

Normal levels of magnesium

Answer 2

1.5 - 2.5 mEq/L

Question 3

Foods that are rich in magnesium

Answer 3

Green leafy vegetables
Whole grain
Nuts
Seafood

Question 4

Magnesium may affect the release of _______

Answer 4

Acetylcholine

Question 5

Magnesium may act as _____________ by acting on the myoneural junctions

Answer 5

sedative effect

Question 6

Causes of hypomagnesemia

Answer 6

CLPP

Chronic alcoholism
Laxative abuse
Protein: calorie/energy malnutrition
Prolonged diarrhea

Question 7

Protein calorie malnutrition

Answer 7

Marasmus

Question 8

Protein deficiency

Answer 8

Kwashorkor

Question 9

Clinical manifestation of hypomagnesemia (same as hypocalcemia)

Answer 9

CNS: Convulsions, seizures
ECG changes (same with hypercalcemia)
Neuromuscular signs (3T’s)
Positive chvostek’s and trousseaus signs
Paresthesia, irritability

Question 10

Nursing management for hypomagnesemia

Answer 10

APMM

Administer oral Mg supplements
Protect from safety, from injury
Magnesium rich foods
Monitor client for laryngeal stridor due to laryngeal
spasms; this indicates airway obstruction

Question 11

Manifestation of hypermagnesemia

Answer 11

“Everything is low and slow”

BURP
decrease:
BP
UO
RR
PR

Question 12

Causes of hypermagnesemia

Answer 12

Renal failure

Question 13

DOC for MgSO4 toxicity

Answer 13

Calcium gluconate