Hypermagnesemia is defined as a serum magnesium level of how many mEq/L?
a. less than 1.5 mEq/L c. 3.0 to 4.9 mEq/L
b. 1.5 to 2.5 mEq/L d. greater than 2.5 mEq/L
D
Hypermagnesemia, a serum magnesium level greater than 2.5 mEq/L, results from ketoacidosis, renal failure, or excessive intake of magnesium antacids.
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