A patient receiving IV magnesium sulfate post-pre-eclampsia develops decreased deep tendon reflexes, hypotension, and bradycardia. Which electrolyte imbalance is likely?
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Correct answer: Hypermagnesemia
Elevated magnesium above normal (~2.1 mg/dL) causes depressed neuromuscular/junction activity: decreased reflexes, hypotension, bradycardia.
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