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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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1. Triglyceride Lab values






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






3. Hematocrit levels - women; %






4. Hernia repair.






5. Metabolic acidosis






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






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






8. Heat - range of motion exercises - weight reduction






9. Monitors effectivness of coumadin therapy






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

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11. Tuning fork held against mastoid bone






12. Seconds/PT.






13. Creatinine (CR) women






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






15. Borderline LDL levels






16. PaO2 levels - measurement of oxygen in arterial blood






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






18. SaO2 levels






19. Adrenal glands do not produce sufficient steroid hormones

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20. High calories - high protein - low fat diet






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






22. Causes photosensitivity - use sun screen.






23. Contraindicated with SSRI's.

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24. Characterized by painless vaginal bleeding.






25. WBC values - children






26. Normal Magnesium levels






27. Daily weights - high protein diets.






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






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






30. HDL - men (good cholesterol)






31. Creatinine (CR) men






32. PaCO2 levels






33. Facial swelling and proteinuria






34. Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.






35. Monitors effectiveness of anticoagulation therapy






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






37. INR; prosthetic heartvalves






38. Maintains balance.






39. Fatigue - pallor - exertional dyspnea.






40. Disappears 3-4 months






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






42. S3 ventricular gallop






43. ____ ____ causes vertigo.

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44. Optimal LDL levels






45. RBC values women; million/mm3






46. Disappears 3-4 months.






47. BUN lab values; evaluates renal function






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






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






50. Treats IBS