Magnesium

Question 1

Magnesium levels

Answer 1

1.5 - 2.5

Question 2

Magnesium function

Answer 2

-Activates enzymes for protein and carb metabolism.
-Neuromuscular function (signals-contraction)
-Cardio: vasodilation, bronchodilator
- Inhibits acetylcholine release

Question 3

Magnesium rises and falls with:

Answer 3

Calcium, they go up and down together

Question 4

Hypermagnesemia causes

Answer 4

Renal Failure
↑ Intake (antacid/laxative)
DKA

Question 5

Hypermagnesemia symptoms

Answer 5

EVERYTHING LOW (sedated)
- ↓, DTRs, BM, HR, RR, BP (vasodilation)
Lethargy, respiratory depression

Question 6

Hypermagnesemia intervention

Answer 6

-Monitor Respiratory/cardiac status, serum Mg+
-↓ Mg intake
- Calcium gluconate or Ca chloride
- dialysis (severe)
- Loop diuretics

Question 7

Hypomagnesemia causes

Answer 7

↓ intake
Alcoholism (bc ↑ Mg excretion)
Diuretics (loop/thiazide)
GI loses

Question 8

Hypomagnesemia symptoms

Answer 8

EVERYTHING UP
-Tremors, seizure
- ↑ DTRs, HR, BP, RR
Trosseaus and Chvosteks
-Confusion/ irritability

Question 9

Hypomagnesemia intervention

Answer 9

-Monitor Mg serum, respiratory and cardiac status
- provide supplements
-seizure precaution
-Magnesium sulfate (severe)

Question 10

Hypomagnesemia diet

Answer 10

• Leafy greens
• Nuts
• Chocolate
• Bananas