Magnesium Flashcards
1
Q
Importance of magnesium
A
protein and carb metabolism
2
Q
Hypomagnesemia causes
A
gastrointestinal loss, surgery, trauma, infections, sepsis, burns, alcoholism, tube feedings
3
Q
Hypomagnesemia s/s
A
muscle weakness, trousseau and chvostek sign, confusion, GI effects
4
Q
Hypomagnesemia treatment
A
IV replacement
5
Q
Hypermagnesemia causes
A
lithium intoxication, excessive intake of magnesium, diminished renal excretion
6
Q
Hypermagnesemia s/s
A
respiratory depression, weakness, flushing, sweating, cardiac effects
7
Q
Hypermagnesemia treatment
A
dialysis, pacemaker, treat underlying cause
