Magnesium MG^2+ Flashcards
What is magnesium range?
1.5-2.5
Magnesium cation or anion?
Cation
What are the 4 main function magnesium does for the body?
(CMP&C. NUCLC AC&PROSYN, MAIN CAL&POT BAL, SP PUMP)
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
Magnesium, alteration in magnesium level effect ?
Neuromuscular excitability
Magnesium is important for normal?
Cardic function
____magesium contained in the bone?
50-60%
Magnesium is absorbed by the?
Excreted by the?
GI Tract
Kidney
What is hyper magnesium level?
Anything above 2.5
What is the main cause of Hypermagnesemia?
High serum mg
What are 2 examples of Hypermagnesemia?
Increased intake or injection of productions when renal insufficiency or failure is present
Excess intravenous magnesium administration ( pregnancy )
Why do we give magnesium to a pregant woman? Prevent what and it’s called?
Pre clampsia
To prevent seizures
What are the manifestations of Hypermagnesemia?
(L. N, V, DEC REF, SOM, R/C A)
Lethargy
Nausea
Vomitting
Decreased reflexes
Somnolence
Respiratory and cardiac arrest
What are the 4 managements for Hypermagnesemia ?
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
What is the emergency treatment for Hypermagnesemia?
IV CACL or Caclium Glyconate
What is Hypomagnesemia?
Lower than 1.5
Hypomagnesemia is caused by?
( PF, STAR, CHR ALC, PANCR, FL GIT, PROL PAR NUTI WITH SUP, DIRU, HYPERGLY OSTO DIRUS)
Prolonged fasting
Starvation
Chronic alcoholism
Pancreatitis
Fluid loss from gastrointestinal tract
Prolonged parental nutrition without supplements
Diuretics
Hyperglycemic osmotic diuresis
What are some manifestations of Hypomagnesemia?
(C, HDTR, MC, T, S, CD, CORRESPON HYPOCAL&HYPOKAL)
Confusion
Hyperactive deep tendon reflexes
Muscles cramps
Tremors
Seizures
Cardiac dysrthythmia
Corresponding hypocalcemia & Hypokalemia
Hypomagnesmia mangamenrs?(4)
Treat underlying cause
Oral supplments
Increase dietary intake
Parenteral IV or IM magnesium when severe
What are some things to increase Hypomagnesemia ( treat)
( what type of dietary intake, 6)
Green vegs
Nuts
Bananas
Oranges
Peanut butter
Chocolate
