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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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1. Monitors effectiveness of heparin therapy






2. Seconds/PTT; upper limit of normal






3. Most common complications is dysrhythmia - seeing drop in BP






4. Cranial nerve ___ is the facial nerve that when damaged causes facial paralysis.






5. WBC values - adults.






6. Tetany - seizures - confusion - irritability; calcium gluconate & airway maintainence.






7. Support group for parents who've lost a newborn or had a miscarriage.






8. Excessive release of vasopression from posterior pituitary gland - resulting in hyponatremia and possible fluid overload.






9. Seconds/PTT; lower limit of normal -






10. ___ ___ levels can be caused by chemotherapy or cancer.






11. ESR men






12. Limit intake of red meat & shellfish.






13. S3 ventricular gallop






14. Normal calcium levels.






15. Causes photosensitivity - use sun screen.






16. Orogastric tube designed for rapid lavage; suction equipment needed to reduce risk of aspiration.






17. Inflammation of protective covering of brain and spinal cord.






18. Taken w/meals and before bedtime; acne like rash.






19. WBC values - children






20. Infants born to diabetics are at greater risk to develope _____.






21. PaO2 levels - measurement of oxygen in arterial blood






22. RBC values men; million/mm3






23. Respiratory failure and flaccidity due to paralysis of muscles.






24. SaO2 levels






25. Episodes of intense facial pain.






26. Speed at which RBC's settle in well - mixed venous blood; indicates inflammation.






27. Treats IBS






28. Trigeminal nerve provides sensation to facial muscles.






29. Hernia repair.






30. Creatine Kinase (CK); men; used to detect acute mi






31. Fatigue - pallor - exertional dyspnea.






32. HDL - men (good cholesterol)






33. Heat - range of motion exercises - weight reduction






34. Seconds/PT.






35. Monitors effectivness of coumadin therapy






36. Severe headache from rapid onset of hypertension; profuse sweating.






37. Normal Magnesium levels






38. Evaluates response of FHR to stress of fetal movement.






39. Characterized by painless vaginal bleeding.






40. Daily weights - high protein diets.






41. Prone to fluid overload and CHF due to Na and water retention.


42. Borderline LDL levels






43. Eyes not properly aligned w/each other.






44. Optimal LDL levels






45. Pain at umbilicus radiating down to groin; bulge in r/lower quad.






46. Metabolic acidosis






47. PaCO2 levels






48. Pattern of alternating diarrhea and constipation w/no inflammation.






49. Creatinine (CR) women






50. RBC values women; million/mm3