Magnesium Sulfate

Question 1

Magnesium Sulfate Class

Answer 1

Elecrtolyte, Antidysrhythmic, Anticonvulsant, CNS depressant

Question 2

Magnesium Sulfate MOA

Answer 2

Natural calcium-channel blocker, deficiencies can cause myocardial deficiencies leading to ventricular tachyrhythmias
Blocks acetylcholine at neuromuscular junctions, inhibiting neuron transmission creating anticonvulsant properties

Question 3

Magnesium Sulfate Indications (3)

Answer 3

Suspected pre-eclampsia and eclampsia
Torsades de Pointes
Respiratory distress

Question 4

Magnesium Sulfate Contraindication

Answer 4

Myasthenia gravis

Question 5

Magnesium Sulfate Adult Pre-eclampsia/Eclampsia Dose

Answer 5

2.5g IM x 2 OR 5g in 50-100mL over 10min IVPB

Question 6

Magnesium Sulfate Pregnancy Classification

Answer 6

D (harmful to fetus)

Question 7

Magnesium Sulfate Adult Torsades Dose

Answer 7

BHO 2g IVP

Question 8

Magnesium Sulfate Adult Respiratory Distress Dose

Answer 8

BHO 2g in 50-100mL over 10min IVPB

Question 9

Magnesium Sulfate Peds Torsades Dose

Answer 9

BHO 50mg/kg max 2g IVP

Question 10

Magnesium Sulfate Peds Respiratory Distress Dose

Answer 10

BHO 50/mg/kg max 2g in 50-100mL IVPB