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Magnesium Sulfate Flashcards

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Indications and field use of Magnesium Sulfate

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Torsades de pointes
VF/Pulseless VT
Hypomagnesemia 
Pre-term labor 
Pregnancy induced hypertension
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Mechanism of action of magnesium sulfate

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Second most plentiful intracellular cation
Important role in neurochemical transmission and muscular excitability
Decreases myocardial irritability and neuromuscular irritability

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Contraindications of Magnesium Sulfate

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Hypermagnesemia

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Adverse reactions of Magnesium Sulfate in CV

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Hypotension
Depressed cardiac function
Heart block 
Asystole
Smooth muscle relaxant
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Adverse reaction to Magnesium Sulfate in respiratory

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Respiratory depression

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Adverse reaction of Magnesium Sulfate in CNS

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Sweating
Drowsiness
Hypothermia
Depressed reflexes

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Adverse reactions to Magnesium Sulfate in GI

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Nausea

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Routes of administration of Magnesium Sulfate

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IV infusion

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