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what are the s/s for hypomagnesemia?
-chvosteks
-trousseaus
- seizures
- vasospasms
- cardiac dysrhythmias (Vtach-torsades)
what are the causes for hypomannesemia
<1.8 mg/dl
- potassium/electrolyte imbalance
- alcohol abuse
how do you manage hypermagnesemia
-NS and diuretics
- calcium gluconate
-dialysis
- pt ed. on avoiding laxatives and antacids
- monitor signs for seizures
what are the causes for hyper magnesemia >3mg/dl
-rare
-renal insufficiency
- over use of antacids/laxatives
-potassium sparing diuretics
how is hypomagnesemia managed
- MgSo4 PO/IV/IM
- foods high in Mg
- EKG monitoring
- seizure precautions
what are the normal lab values for mg
1.6 to 2.4 M eq/l
what are some foods rich in Mg
cashews
chili
tofu
wheat germ