magnesium sulfate (IV) HIGH ALERT
ElectrolyteWhat it's for
Hypomagnesemia, OB pre-eclampsia, torsades
Nursing considerations
- OB drips: reflexes, RR ≥12, urine output — absent reflexes = stop and call
- Calcium gluconate is the antidote — know where it is
- Flushing during infusion is common
Key side effects
📈 Watch
Reflexes, RR, Mg level
Source: Generic names only, per NCSBN convention. Primary sources: Lehne's Pharmacology for Nursing Care, 11th ed.; Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses. Educational reference — verify every medication decision against your facility's formulary, pharmacy, and the prescriber. Doses shown are typical adult references, not recommendations.Reference only — verify against your facility's policy.
