major: magnesium Flashcards
1
Q
along with Ca and phosphorus, magnesium functions in ___ ___, and is also a _____ for >300 enzymes (kinases) to stabilize the structure of ATP
A
bone mineralization
cofactor
2
Q
magnesium can function as a ___ ____, as in pre-term labor, and it is req for ___ secretion
A
muscle relaxant
PTH
3
Q
magnesium RDA ranges from 310-420 mg/day based on sex and age, and the best sources are from ____
A
plants
4
Q
HYPOmagnesemia can cause ____ and ____, and are usually preceded by hypcalcemia and hypokalemia
A
muscle weakness
tetany
5
Q
- acute magnesium deficiency can be found in patients with renal disease, malabs, _____ and more
- ICU pt and alcoholics mc
A
hyperthyroidism
6
Q
pt with ___ disease are at risk of HYPERmagnesemia, as it is the main regulator of Mg levels
A
kidney
7
Q
symptoms of HYPERmagnesemia include diarrhea, nausea, ___ __ and ____
A
slurred speech
migrains
