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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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1. Seconds/PTT; lower limit of normal -






2. Normal Magnesium levels






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






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






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






6. Tuning fork held against mastoid bone






7. ESR men






8. HDL - men (good cholesterol)






9. Creatinine (CR) men






10. Monitors effectiveness of heparin therapy






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






12. Tests for the presence of tardive dyskinesia.






13. Optimal LDL levels






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






15. Support group for infertility






16. Hemoglobin values - men; g/DL






17. PaO2 levels - measurement of oxygen in arterial blood






18. Measures cognitive function






19. Treats tetany from damage to parathyroid gland






20. Fatigue - pallor - exertional dyspnea.






21. Facial swelling and proteinuria






22. ___ insulin peaks in 2-4 hours.






23. PaCO2 levels






24. S3 ventricular gallop






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






26. SaO2 levels






27. Hypothyroidism - slows all body functions.






28. RBC values women; million/mm3






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

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30. Normal ___ levels 8-20 units.






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






32. Normal calcium levels.






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






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






35. Seconds/PTT; upper limit of normal






36. RBC values children; million/mm3






37. Heat - range of motion exercises - weight reduction






38. RBC values men; million/mm3






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






40. Cause CNS & Respiratory depression; contraindicated in head injuries.






41. Metabolic acidosis






42. Maintains balance.






43. Monitors effectivness of coumadin therapy






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






45. Limit intake of red meat & shellfish.






46. Episodes of intense facial pain.






47. Delusions of persecution






48. Metabolic alkalosis






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






50. High LDL levels