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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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1. WBC values - children






2. Respiratory acidosis






3. Excessive urine output - severe hydration - excessive thirst - anorexia - weakness; Treat w/ Pitressin.






4. HDL - women (good cholesterol)






5. Characterized by painless vaginal bleeding.






6. Hypothyroidism - slows all body functions.






7. RBC values men; million/mm3






8. HCO3 - Bicarbonate






9. Prolonged exposure to inappropriately high levels of the hormone cortisol.

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10. R- sided HF; congestion of venous system resulting in peripheral edema.






11. Metabolic alkalosis






12. RBC values women; million/mm3






13. Muscle twitching - convulsions - diarrhea - headache apprehension - lethargy.






14. Can indicate peritonitis






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






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






17. Normal calcium levels.






18. Monitors effectiveness of anticoagulation therapy






19. Trigeminal nerve provides sensation to facial muscles.






20. Hemoglobin values - men; g/DL






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






22. ___ insulin peaks in 2-4 hours.






23. Normal ___ levels 8-20 units.






24. Fatigue - pallor - exertional dyspnea.






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






26. Hematocrit levels - children; %






27. Add ___ - subtract ____ - Add ___






28. Measures cognitive function






29. HDL - men (good cholesterol)






30. Depressed cardiac impulse transmission; facial flushing - absent deep tendon reflexes - paralysis; emergency support ventilation & calcium gluconate.






31. Given in labor can cause slow respirations and hyporeflexia in newborns.






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






33. Causes photosensitivity - use sun screen.






34. Lethargic - dehydrated - malnourished.






35. Seconds/PTT; upper limit of normal






36. Support group for people who've lost children to cancer.






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






38. Heat - range of motion exercises - weight reduction






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






40. Lack of coordination - muscle weakness - depressed/absent deep tendon reflexes - dysrhythmias; IV fluids - lasix - calcitonin.






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






42. Platelet count in thousands






43. Lasts for up to one year.






44. ____ ____ causes vertigo.

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45. Contact precautions required.






46. S3 ventricular gallop






47. Tuning fork held in middle of forehead.






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






49. Support group for infertility






50. Maintains balance.