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WorksheetsISBP 2A2 fall 2022 Hypomagnesemia
Total questions: 6
Worksheet time: 3mins
Hypomagnesemia
Goals of therapy __ mg/dL
> 1
> 2
> 3
> 4
Hypomagnesemia treatment
IV or oral supplementation
____ prefered in acute setting
IV
Oral
Hypomagnesemia
Slow IV infusion (Max __ g/hour) (max 8-12 g/day)
1
2
2.5
0.5
Hypomagnesemia treatment
Mild (Hypomagnesium of 1.5-1.8 mg/dL) = treat with
1-2 g magnesium sulfate or 0.5 mEq/kg
2-4 g magnesium sulfate or 1 mEq/kg
4-8 g magnesium sulfate (up to 1.5 mEq/kg)
Hypomagnesemia treatment
Moderate (Hypomagnesium of 1-1.4 mg/dL) = treat with
1-2 g magnesium sulfate or 0.5 mEq/kg
2-4 g magnesium sulfate or 1 mEq/kg
4-8 g magnesium sulfate (up to 1.5 mEq/kg)
Hypomagnesemia treatment
Severe (Hypomagnesium < 1 mg/dL) = treat with
1-2 g magnesium sulfate or 0.5 mEq/kg
2-4 g magnesium sulfate or 1 mEq/kg
4-8 g magnesium sulfate (up to 1.5 mEq/kg)
