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Magnesium Flashcards

1
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Basic function of magnesium (7)

A 
Skeletal Muscle Contraction
Carb Metabolism
Generation of Energy Stores
Vitamin activation
Blood Coagulation
Cell growth
PARTICULARLY FOR: HEALTH AND MAINTENANCE OF CARDIAC MUSCLE
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Signs and Symptoms of Hypermagnesemia (CALM and QUIET)

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LETHARGIC

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L PER

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Lethargy

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E PER

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EKG changes…PR interval that is prolonged, and a wide QRS complex

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5
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T PER

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Tendon reflexes absent/diminished

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H PER (1)

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Hypotension (diastolic pressure is really low), Hyporeflexia

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7
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A PER

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Arrhythmias (bradycardia, heart blocks)

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R PER

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Respiratory arrest

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9
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G PER

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GI issues

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10
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I PER

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Impaired breathing (decreased and shallow)

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C PER

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Cardiac arrest!!!

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12
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Causes of Hypomagnesemia

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inadequate intake and use of loop or thiazide diuretics

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Signs and symptoms of Hypomagnesemia (“BUCK WILD”)

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“TWITCHING” (neuromuscular excitability)

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14
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T PO

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Trousseau’s sign

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15
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W PO

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Weakness

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16
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I PO

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Irritability

17
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T PO

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dTr’s are hyperactive, Tingling

18
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C PO (3)

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Chvostek’s sign, tachycardia, V-fib

19
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H PO

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Hypertension

20
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I PO

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Involuntary Movements, Increased Nerve Impulse Transmission

21
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N PO

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Nausea, Numbness

22
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G PO

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GI issues (Constipation)

23
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Magnesium is required for…

A

calcium and vitamin D absorption.

24
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Stored in…

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bones/cartilage.

25
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For hypomagnesemia interventions include…

A

Restoring calcium levels
Take away loop diuretics, osmotic diuretics, aminoglycoside antibiotics, and phosphorus containing drugs.
Watch DTR’s.

26
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Correct hypermagnesemia with…

A

loop diuretics, and calcium if severe.

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