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TODAY’S TEST QUESTION:
CORRECT ANSWER:
D) Hypocalcemia
MORE INFO:
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A normal magnesium is 1.5-2.5 mEq/L. (this level varies from place to place but this is the average).
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Magnesium helps maintain the body’s heart & nervous system.
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With low magnesium the patient often has low calcium especially if the magnesium is <1.
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One would typically see decreased reflexes with low magnesium rather than increased
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Can also cause sleepiness, muscle cramps, nausea. Also may see widened QRS and peak T waves
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NCLEX/NURSING STUDENT TIP: Know lab values-have an idea of the normals
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