Magnesium MG^2+

Question 1

What is magnesium range?

Answer 1

1.5-2.5

Question 2

Magnesium cation or anion?

Answer 2

Cation

Question 3

What are the 4 main function magnesium does for the body?
(CMP&C. NUCLC AC&PROSYN, MAIN CAL&POT BAL, SP PUMP)

Answer 3

Coenzyme in metabolism of protein and carbohydrates
Required for nucleic acid and protein synthesis
Helps maintain calcium and potassium balance
Necessary for sodium potassium pump

Question 4

Magnesium, alteration in magnesium level effect ?

Answer 4

Neuromuscular excitability

Question 5

Magnesium is important for normal?

Answer 5

Cardic function

Question 6

____magesium contained in the bone?

Answer 6

50-60%

Question 7

Magnesium is absorbed by the?
Excreted by the?

Answer 7

GI Tract
Kidney

Question 8

What is hyper magnesium level?

Answer 8

Anything above 2.5

Question 9

What is the main cause of Hypermagnesemia?

Answer 9

High serum mg

Question 10

What are 2 examples of Hypermagnesemia?

Answer 10

Increased intake or injection of productions when renal insufficiency or failure is present

Excess intravenous magnesium administration ( pregnancy )

Question 11

Why do we give magnesium to a pregant woman? Prevent what and it’s called?

Answer 11

Pre clampsia
To prevent seizures

Question 12

What are the manifestations of Hypermagnesemia?
(L. N, V, DEC REF, SOM, R/C A)

Answer 12

Lethargy
Nausea
Vomitting
Decreased reflexes
Somnolence
Respiratory and cardiac arrest

Question 13

What are the 4 managements for Hypermagnesemia ?

Answer 13

Prevention first
Restrict magnesium intake in high risk patients

Emergency treatment
IV CACL or calcium gluconate

Fluids and Iv furosemide to promote urinary excretion

Dialysis

Question 14

What is the emergency treatment for Hypermagnesemia?

Answer 14

IV CACL or Caclium Glyconate

Question 15

What is Hypomagnesemia?

Answer 15

Lower than 1.5

Question 16

Hypomagnesemia is caused by?
( PF, STAR, CHR ALC, PANCR, FL GIT, PROL PAR NUTI WITH SUP, DIRU, HYPERGLY OSTO DIRUS)

Answer 16

Prolonged fasting
Starvation
Chronic alcoholism
Pancreatitis
Fluid loss from gastrointestinal tract
Prolonged parental nutrition without supplements
Diuretics
Hyperglycemic osmotic diuresis

Question 17

What are some manifestations of Hypomagnesemia?
(C, HDTR, MC, T, S, CD, CORRESPON HYPOCAL&HYPOKAL)

Answer 17

Confusion
Hyperactive deep tendon reflexes
Muscles cramps
Tremors
Seizures
Cardiac dysrthythmia
Corresponding hypocalcemia & Hypokalemia

Question 18

Hypomagnesmia mangamenrs?(4)

Answer 18

Treat underlying cause
Oral supplments
Increase dietary intake
Parenteral IV or IM magnesium when severe

Question 19

What are some things to increase Hypomagnesemia ( treat)
( what type of dietary intake, 6)

Answer 19

Green vegs
Nuts
Bananas
Oranges
Peanut butter
Chocolate