Fluid & Electrolytes II

Question 1

What do Magnesium and Calcium act like?

Answer 1

SEDATIVES.

Question 2

Give a Magnesium fact.

Answer 2

Magnesium is excreted by the KIDNEYS, but it can be lost in other ways (GI tract).

Question 3

What are the normal lab values for Magnesium and Calcium?

Answer 3

NORMAL LAB VALUES

Mg: 1.3 - 2.1 mEq/L (0.65 - 1.05 mmol/L)

Calcium: 9.0 - 10.5 mg/dl (2.25-2.62 mmol/L)

Question 4

Give causes for Hypermagnesemia.

Answer 4

1. Renal Failure (kidneys not working, so it builds up in your blood
2. Antacids
   * Hint: If you want to get Mg & Ca questions right, think MUSCLES FIRST!

Question 5

Give signs and symptoms for Hypermagnesemia.

Answer 5

1. Flushing
2. Warmth
3. Mg makes you VASODILATE.