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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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






2. Metabolic alkalosis






3. Major concern for patients with abruptio placentae.






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






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






6. Episodes of intense facial pain.






7. Hematocrit levels - women; %






8. Triglyceride Lab values






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






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






11. Borderline LDL levels






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






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






14. Missed periods or spotting w/abdominal pain.






15. Treats tetany from damage to parathyroid gland






16. Causes photosensitivity - use sun screen.






17. Trigeminal nerve provides sensation to facial muscles.






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






19. Measures cognitive function






20. Normal calcium levels.






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






22. Lethargy - increased temperature - disorentation - thirst - dry swollen tongue - tachycardia






23. RBC values children; million/mm3






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






25. Contact precautions required.






26. Treats IBS






27. Support group for infertility






28. Eyes not properly aligned w/each other.






29. Daily weights - high protein diets.






30. Monitors effectiveness of heparin therapy






31. Treat w/steroid replacement for life.

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32. HDL - women (good cholesterol)






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






34. ____ ____ for patients who may have vericose veins.






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






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






37. Hemoglobin values - women; g/DL






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

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






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






41. WBC values - adults.






42. Normal Magnesium levels






43. Adrenal glands do not produce sufficient steroid hormones

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44. Delusions of persecution






45. Metabolic acidosis






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






47. Heat - range of motion exercises - weight reduction






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

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49. Contraindicated with SSRI's.

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50. Regulates cardiac rhythm - increasing cardiac output