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Magnesium toxicity may include which of the following manifestations? 1. Hyperkalemia 2. Sweating 3. Hypothermia 4. Depression of reflexes 5. Abdominal pain
 
  a. 2 and 5 only
  b. 1, 2, and 3 only
  c. 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
  d. 2, 3, and 4 only

Question 2

Your patient is experiencing torsades de pointes. What is the proper medication, dose, and route to treat her arrhythmias?
 
  a. Propafenone, 1 g, IV
  b. Lidocaine, 1 g, PO
  c. Sodium bicarbonate, 1 mEq/kg, IV
  d. Magnesium sulfate, 1 to 2 g, IV


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ciecieme

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Gracias!

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