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HYPOmagnesemia symptoms
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Neuromuscular hyperexcitability
May also have hypokalemia and hypocalcemia
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Causes of HYPOmagnesemia
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PCM Alcoholism Malabsorption syndromes SBS Intestinal bypass Thiazide or loop diuretics
3
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Magnesium replacement
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Max infusion not to exceed 1g per hr in asymptomatic pts
Renal Failure: Give = 50% of rec dose
4
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Magnesium absorption
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Takes place in the distal jejunum & ileum
Healthy ppl only absorb 30-40% of ingested magnesium
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