Magnesium

Question 1

Importance of magnesium

Answer 1

protein and carb metabolism

Question 2

Hypomagnesemia causes

Answer 2

gastrointestinal loss, surgery, trauma, infections, sepsis, burns, alcoholism, tube feedings

Question 3

Hypomagnesemia s/s

Answer 3

muscle weakness, trousseau and chvostek sign, confusion, GI effects

Question 4

Hypomagnesemia treatment

Answer 4

IV replacement

Question 5

Hypermagnesemia causes

Answer 5

lithium intoxication, excessive intake of magnesium, diminished renal excretion

Question 6

Hypermagnesemia s/s

Answer 6

respiratory depression, weakness, flushing, sweating, cardiac effects

Question 7

Hypermagnesemia treatment

Answer 7

dialysis, pacemaker, treat underlying cause