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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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






2. Characterized by painless vaginal bleeding.






3. Seconds/PTT; upper limit of normal






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






5. Regulates cardiac rhythm - increasing cardiac output






6. PaCO2 levels






7. Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.






8. Lethargic - dehydrated - malnourished.






9. ESR women under 50






10. Creatinine (CR) men






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






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






13. Missed periods or spotting w/abdominal pain.






14. Hematocrit levels - children; %






15. PaO2 levels - measurement of oxygen in arterial blood






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






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






18. Very long acting insulin; cannot be mixed with other insulins.






19. Creatinine (CR) women






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






21. Serum Albumin - detects protein malnutrition






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






23. HDL - men (good cholesterol)






24. Monitors effectivness of coumadin therapy






25. Delusions of persecution






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






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






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






29. Optimal LDL levels






30. Lasts for up to one year.






31. ___ insulin peaks in 2-4 hours.






32. Contact precautions required.






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






34. Facial swelling and proteinuria






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






36. Heat - range of motion exercises - weight reduction






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






38. Seconds/PTT; lower limit of normal -






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

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40. Risk for laryngospasm; tracheostomy set needed by patient.






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






42. Creatinine (CR) infant






43. Measures cognitive function






44. Hernia repair.






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






46. HDL - women (good cholesterol)






47. Adrenal glands do not produce sufficient steroid hormones

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48. High calories - high protein - low fat diet






49. Hematocrit levels - women; %






50. Intermediate acting insulin; white & cloudy solution.