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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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1. WBC values - children






2. Metabolic acidosis






3. Normal Magnesium levels






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






5. Platelet count in thousands






6. Hypothyroidism - slows all body functions.






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






8. HDL - women (good cholesterol)






9. Can indicate peritonitis






10. Hemoglobin values - children; g/DL






11. Hematocrit levels - children; %






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






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






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






15. S3 ventricular gallop






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






17. INR; prosthetic heartvalves






18. High LDL levels






19. High calories - high protein - low fat diet






20. Normal ___ levels 8-20 units.






21. Tests for the presence of tardive dyskinesia.






22. RBC values men; million/mm3






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






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






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






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






27. Treats IBS






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






29. Hernia repair.






30. Disappears 3-4 months






31. Awakens at night w/heartburn.






32. Lethargic - dehydrated - malnourished.






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






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






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






36. Respiratory acidosis






37. Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP); evaluates liver and bone function.






38. RBC values women; million/mm3






39. Disappears 3-4 months.






40. Contact precautions required.






41. Pattern of alternating diarrhea and constipation w/no inflammation.






42. Paresthesias (burning - tingling) - muscle weakness - inc sensitivity to digitalis.






43. Seconds/PT.






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


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






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






47. HCO3 - Bicarbonate






48. Intermediate acting insulin; white & cloudy solution.






49. Seconds/PTT; lower limit of normal -






50. Maintains balance.