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What is the most severe consequence of hypermagnesemia levels greater than 12 mg/dL?
What is the most severe consequence of hypermagnesemia levels greater than 12 mg/dL?
- Decreased respiratory rate
- Hypotension
- Cardiac arrest and death (correct)
- Muscle flaccid paralysis
Which of the following tests is NOT recommended for diagnosing hypermagnesemia?
Which of the following tests is NOT recommended for diagnosing hypermagnesemia?
- Serum blood magnesium test
- Chest X-ray (correct)
- Urinary output monitoring
- Basic metabolic panel (BMP) or comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP)
What is the primary effect of high magnesium levels (10 mEq/L or greater) on the neuromuscular system?
What is the primary effect of high magnesium levels (10 mEq/L or greater) on the neuromuscular system?
- Muscle weakness and loss of deep tendon reflexes (correct)
- Paralysis of the diaphragm
- Increased deep tendon reflexes
- Muscle spasms
What is the first step in treating a client with mild hypermagnesemia?
What is the first step in treating a client with mild hypermagnesemia?
Which electrolyte disturbance may occur if a client with hypermagnesemia is receiving IV diuretics?
Which electrolyte disturbance may occur if a client with hypermagnesemia is receiving IV diuretics?
What is the purpose of cardiac monitoring for a client receiving treatment for severe hypermagnesemia?
What is the purpose of cardiac monitoring for a client receiving treatment for severe hypermagnesemia?
Which of the following is a common symptom of hypermagnesemia that may be present?
Which of the following is a common symptom of hypermagnesemia that may be present?
Why is it important to perform repeat laboratory tests after treating a client for severe hypermagnesemia?
Why is it important to perform repeat laboratory tests after treating a client for severe hypermagnesemia?
What is the primary role of magnesium in the body?
What is the primary role of magnesium in the body?
Where is the majority of the body's magnesium stored?
Where is the majority of the body's magnesium stored?
How can magnesium be obtained in the diet?
How can magnesium be obtained in the diet?
What is the recommended daily allowance (RDA) for magnesium intake for adult males?
What is the recommended daily allowance (RDA) for magnesium intake for adult males?
What is considered a hypomagnesemic level of magnesium in the body?
What is considered a hypomagnesemic level of magnesium in the body?
How is magnesium eliminated from the body?
How is magnesium eliminated from the body?
Which condition is NOT a potential cause of hypomagnesemia?
Which condition is NOT a potential cause of hypomagnesemia?
Which medication class is mentioned as potentially leading to magnesium loss?
Which medication class is mentioned as potentially leading to magnesium loss?
At what approximate magnesium level do clinical signs of hypomagnesemia typically begin to occur?
At what approximate magnesium level do clinical signs of hypomagnesemia typically begin to occur?
Which food mentioned in the text is NOT a good source of magnesium?
Which food mentioned in the text is NOT a good source of magnesium?
Which statement about hypermagnesemia is TRUE?
Which statement about hypermagnesemia is TRUE?
Which neurological symptom may occur with severely elevated magnesium levels?
Which neurological symptom may occur with severely elevated magnesium levels?
What is the most severe consequence of hypermagnesemia levels greater than 12 mg/dL?
What is the most severe consequence of hypermagnesemia levels greater than 12 mg/dL?
Which statement about hypermagnesemia is TRUE?
Which statement about hypermagnesemia is TRUE?
Which neurological symptom may occur with severely elevated magnesium levels?
Which neurological symptom may occur with severely elevated magnesium levels?
What is the primary effect of high magnesium levels (10 mEq/L or greater) on the neuromuscular system?
What is the primary effect of high magnesium levels (10 mEq/L or greater) on the neuromuscular system?
Which of the following is a common symptom of hypermagnesemia that may be present?
Which of the following is a common symptom of hypermagnesemia that may be present?
Which of the following tests is NOT recommended for diagnosing hypermagnesemia?
Which of the following tests is NOT recommended for diagnosing hypermagnesemia?
Why is it important to perform repeat laboratory tests after treating a client for severe hypermagnesemia?
Why is it important to perform repeat laboratory tests after treating a client for severe hypermagnesemia?
Which medication class is mentioned as potentially leading to magnesium loss?
Which medication class is mentioned as potentially leading to magnesium loss?
What is the first step in treating a client with mild hypermagnesemia?
What is the first step in treating a client with mild hypermagnesemia?
Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of hypomagnesemia?
Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of hypomagnesemia?
What is the expected reference range for magnesium levels in the body?
What is the expected reference range for magnesium levels in the body?
What percentage of the body's store of magnesium is typically found in the bones?
What percentage of the body's store of magnesium is typically found in the bones?
Which of the following is NOT a common method of magnesium intake as mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a common method of magnesium intake as mentioned in the text?
What is the RDA for daily intake of magnesium for adult women?
What is the RDA for daily intake of magnesium for adult women?
Which electrolyte disturbance occurs when magnesium levels fall below 1.3 mEq/L?
Which electrolyte disturbance occurs when magnesium levels fall below 1.3 mEq/L?
In what range do critical values for magnesium levels fall as mentioned in the text?
In what range do critical values for magnesium levels fall as mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of hypomagnesemia mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of hypomagnesemia mentioned in the text?
What is the recommended treatment for a client experiencing moderate manifestations of hypomagnesemia?
What is the recommended treatment for a client experiencing moderate manifestations of hypomagnesemia?
Which of the following is a potential side effect of intravenous administration of magnesium?
Which of the following is a potential side effect of intravenous administration of magnesium?
What is the most common cause of hypermagnesemia?
What is the most common cause of hypermagnesemia?
At what approximate magnesium level do clinical signs of hypermagnesemia typically begin to occur?
At what approximate magnesium level do clinical signs of hypermagnesemia typically begin to occur?
Which of the following is a potential consequence of untreated severe hypermagnesemia (levels greater than 12 mg/dL)?
Which of the following is a potential consequence of untreated severe hypermagnesemia (levels greater than 12 mg/dL)?
Which of the following foods is NOT a good source of dietary magnesium according to the text?
Which of the following foods is NOT a good source of dietary magnesium according to the text?
Which of the following medications is NOT mentioned in the text as potentially leading to magnesium loss?
Which of the following medications is NOT mentioned in the text as potentially leading to magnesium loss?
What is the purpose of performing an ECG in a client with suspected hypermagnesemia?
What is the purpose of performing an ECG in a client with suspected hypermagnesemia?
Which of the following is a recommended approach for managing a client with severe hypermagnesemia?
Which of the following is a recommended approach for managing a client with severe hypermagnesemia?
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