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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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1. Adrenal glands do not produce sufficient steroid hormones

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2. Seconds/PT.






3. Facial swelling and proteinuria






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






5. Normal calcium levels.






6. ESR women under 50






7. Associated w/stress - experiences pain after meals - give antacids.






8. Contact precautions required.






9. Treates Hyperkalemia






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






11. High LDL levels






12. Platelet count in thousands






13. Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.






14. Monitors effectiveness of heparin therapy






15. Hematocrit levels - children; %






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






17. ESR men






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






19. INR; prosthetic heartvalves






20. Limit intake of red meat & shellfish.






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






22. Hematocrit levels - women; %






23. Borderline LDL levels






24. Treat w/steroid replacement for life.

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25. Trigeminal nerve provides sensation to facial muscles.






26. High calories - high protein - low fat diet






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






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






29. Serum Albumin - detects protein malnutrition






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






31. RBC values women; million/mm3






32. Delusions of persecution






33. PaCO2 levels






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






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






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






37. Tuning fork held in middle of forehead.






38. Lasts for up to one year.






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






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






41. Optimal LDL levels






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






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






44. Seconds/PTT; upper limit of normal






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






46. Eyes not properly aligned w/each other.






47. HDL - men (good cholesterol)






48. Causes photosensitivity - use sun screen.






49. ___ insulin peaks in 2-4 hours.






50. Disappears 3-4 months.