Magnesium Flashcards
1
Q
What can cause hypermagnesaemia
A
Renal Failure
—> as it is cleared by kidney
2
Q
How to treat Hypermagnesaemia
A
Calcium Gluconate
3
Q
What are the side effects of treating Hypermagnesaemia with Calcium Gluconate
A
- muscle weakness
- arrhythmias
4
Q
How to treat severe Hypomagnesaemia
A
IV/IM Magnesium Sulphate
5
Q
How to treat Mild Hypermagnesaemia
A
Oral Magnesium