Magnesium Flashcards
1
Q
Magnesium Class
A
mineral/electrolyte
2
Q
Magnesium Action
A
physiologic calcium channel blocker, bronchodilator
3
Q
Magnesium Indications
A
Torsades de pointes, asthma, hypertensive disorders of pregnancy
4
Q
Magnesium Contraindications
A
high degree heart block, shock, dialysis, hypocalcemia, V Fib, pulseless V tach
5
Q
Magnesium Dose/Route
A
2g IV IO (over 2 min for eclampsia followed by 4g in 50mL NS over 15 min)
6
Q
Magnesium Side Effects
A
flushing, sweating, bradycardia, respiratory depression, hypothermia, hypotension
7
Q
Magnesium Other
A
Cardiac conduction problems in conjunction with digitalis
