Magnesium & Potassium Flashcards
1
Q
Contraindications of Magnesium
A
Pregnancy risk A AV block Rectal bleeding Nausea Abdominal P!
2
Q
Caution with magnesium
A
Renal
Cardiac
3
Q
What to monitor with magnesium?
A
Magnesium
Calcium
Phosphorus
4
Q
What else to monitor for magnesium?
A
HR
BP
RR
5
Q
Always have what by the bedside with magnesium?
A
calcium gluconate
6
Q
IV admin of potassium
A
Never given bolus
IV infusion pump
cardiac monitoring
7
Q
PO admin of potassium
A
Mix with 120 ml (4oz) of liquid
Do not crush
8
Q
Take Potassium with
A
meal or at least 8 oz of water to reduce GI effects
9
Q
Potassium complications
A
Local Gi ulceration
GI distress
10
Q
K contraindications
A
kidney disorders
