Magnesium Flashcards by Adonica Keplinger

Basic function of magnesium (7)

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)

LETHARGIC

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L PER

Lethargy

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E PER

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

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T PER

Tendon reflexes absent/diminished

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H PER (1)

Hypotension (diastolic pressure is really low), Hyporeflexia

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A PER

Arrhythmias (bradycardia, heart blocks)

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R PER

Respiratory arrest

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G PER

GI issues

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I PER

Impaired breathing (decreased and shallow)

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C PER

Cardiac arrest!!!

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Causes of Hypomagnesemia

inadequate intake and use of loop or thiazide diuretics

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Signs and symptoms of Hypomagnesemia (“BUCK WILD”)

“TWITCHING” (neuromuscular excitability)

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T PO

Trousseau’s sign

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W PO

Weakness

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I PO

Irritability

T PO

dTr’s are hyperactive, Tingling

C PO (3)

Chvostek’s sign, tachycardia, V-fib

H PO

Hypertension

I PO

Involuntary Movements, Increased Nerve Impulse Transmission

N PO

Nausea, Numbness

G PO

GI issues (Constipation)

Magnesium is required for…

calcium and vitamin D absorption.

Stored in…

bones/cartilage.

For hypomagnesemia interventions include...

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

Correct hypermagnesemia with...

loop diuretics, and calcium if severe.