Question

Upon physical examination -- lethargy, hypoactive deep tendon reflexes, bradycardia, hypotension, acute elevation in magnesium levels, flushing, ssensation of warmth, severe hypermagnesemia, flaccid muscle paralysis... decreased rate &depth of respirations, cardiac dysrythmias, CARDIAC ARREST a. HYPOmagnesemia b. HYPERmagnesemia

c. HYPOcalcemia
d. HYPERcalcemia

Answer 1

The symptoms described are consistent with hypermagnesemia, a condition characterized by abnormally high levels of magnesium.

Therefore, option B is correct.

Step-by-step explanation:

The symptoms described in the question are consistent with hypermagnesemia, which is a condition characterized by abnormally high levels of magnesium. Symptoms of hypermagnesemia include lethargy, hypoactive deep tendon reflexes, bradycardia, hypotension, flushing, sensation of warmth, severe hypermagnesemia, and flaccid muscle paralysis. In severe cases, it can also lead to decreased rate & depth of respirations, cardiac dysrhythmias, and cardiac arrest. Hypercalcemia and hypocalcemia are conditions related to abnormal levels of calcium, but they do not match the symptoms described in the question.

References:
Conversely, in hypercalcemia, a condition characterized by abnormally high levels of calcium, the nervous system is underactive, which results in lethargy, sluggish reflexes, constipation and loss of appetite, confusion, and in severe cases, coma.