Which is not true with regards to hypermagnesemia?
A)it is nearly always seen in renal failure
B)it causes nausea, vomiting, loss of deep tendon reflexes, drowsiness and hypotension
C)it causes hypocalcemia
D)if an overdose is taken, Calcium should be given as it is direct antagonist of magnesium
E)it causes widening of the QRS

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Hypermagnesemia does not cause hypocalcemia. Instead, it can lead to symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, loss of deep tendon reflexes, drowsiness, hypotension, and in severe cases, it can affect cardiac conduction, but it does not directly cause hypocalcemia.

Which Is Not True with Regards to Hypermagnesemia