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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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1. Seconds/PTT; lower limit of normal -






2. Nausea - muscle cramps - confusion - muscle twitching - convulsions






3. Lasts for up to one year.






4. Metabolic alkalosis






5. Creatine kinase (CK); women; used to detect acute mi






6. Contraindicated with SSRI's.






7. Intermediate acting insulin; white & cloudy solution.






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






9. HDL - men (good cholesterol)






10. Normal ___ levels 8-20 units.






11. Respiratory alkalosis






12. Hypothyroidism - slows all body functions.






13. SaO2 levels






14. Creatinine (CR) women






15. Respiratory acidosis






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






17. Limit intake of red meat & shellfish.






18. RhoGAM is given to mothers who are ___ ____ - who have Rh - positive babies when baby has a negative coombs test.






19. Low calcium; need high calcium & low phosphorus diet.






20. Hematocrit levels - children; %






21. Discontinuing ____ abruptly would cause diaphoresis - confusion - and tachycardia.






22. PaCO2 levels






23. Monitors effectiveness of heparin therapy






24. Monitors effectivness of coumadin therapy






25. WBC values - children






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






27. Normal calcium levels.






28. Facial swelling and proteinuria






29. RBC values men; million/mm3






30. HCO3 - Bicarbonate






31. Heat - range of motion exercises - weight reduction






32. Hemoglobin values - children; g/DL






33. PaO2 levels - measurement of oxygen in arterial blood






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






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






36. High calories - high protein - low fat diet






37. Creatinine (CR) men






38. Increase neuormuscular irritability - tremors - tetany - seizures; caused by alcoholism - gi suction - diarrhea - intestinal fistulas.






39. Seconds/PTT; upper limit of normal






40. Trigeminal nerve provides sensation to facial muscles.






41. Support group for infertility






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






43. Treates Hyperkalemia






44. Can cause fetal hemorrhage - do not use during pregnancy.






45. INR; A- fib - DVT - Pulmonary embolism






46. Water retention decreasing serum sodium levels; treat w/water restriction - diuretics - Declomycin.






47. WBC values - adults.






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






49. Creatine kinase (CK); child; used to detect acute mi






50. Digital sensitivity to cold caused by vasculitis of blood vessels in upper & lower extremities.