A 75-year-old female with a history of chronic renal disease presents with nausea, vomiting, and difficulty breathing. History obtained from the patient reveals she had been using milk of magnesia for the past few days for an intestinal disorder. Physical exam reveals reduced deep tendon reflexes and low blood pressure. Bloodwork reveals a plasma magnesium level of 3.1 mEq/L, confirming the diagnosis of hypermagnesemia. Which of the following medications would you administer to this patient to treat her condition?

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A 75-year-old female with a history of chronic renal disease presents with nausea, vomiting, and difficulty breathing. History obtained from the patient reveals she had been using milk of magnesia for the past few days for an intestinal disorder. Physical exam reveals reduced deep tendon reflexes and low blood pressure. Bloodwork reveals a plasma magnesium level of 3.1 mEq/L, confirming the diagnosis of hypermagnesemia. Which of the following medications would you administer to this patient to treat her condition?