Question

What are the signs and symptoms of hypermagnesemia toxicity?

a) Hypertension, facial pallor, increased deep tendon reflexes, deep respirations
b) Hypotension, facial flushing, muscle weakness, absent deep tendon reflexes, shallow respirations
c) Tachycardia, hyperreflexia, diaphoresis, increased respiratory rate
d) Bradycardia, joint pain, increased bowel sounds, hyperactive reflexes

Answer 1

The signs and symptoms of hypermagnesemia toxicity include hypotension, facial flushing, muscle weakness, absent deep tendon reflexes, and shallow respirations.

Step-by-step explanation:

The signs and symptoms of hypermagnesemia toxicity include:

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3. Hypotension: low blood pressure
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6. Facial flushing: redness of the face
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9. Muscle weakness: decreased strength in muscles
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12. Absent deep tendon reflexes: no response to tapping on the tendons with a reflex hammer
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15. Shallow respirations: breathing that is not deep