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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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






2. Monitors effectiveness of heparin therapy






3. SaO2 levels






4. Respiratory alkalosis






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






6. PaO2 levels - measurement of oxygen in arterial blood






7. ___ insulin peaks in 2-4 hours.






8. Creatine Kinase (CK); men; used to detect acute mi






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






10. HDL - men (good cholesterol)






11. Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.






12. Support group for infertility






13. Maintains balance.






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






15. Platelet count in thousands






16. Regulates cardiac rhythm - increasing cardiac output






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






18. Eyes not properly aligned w/each other.






19. Monitors effectivness of coumadin therapy






20. Treats tetany from damage to parathyroid gland






21. Contact precautions required.






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






23. Contraindicated with SSRI's.

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24. Measures cognitive function






25. Hematocrit levels - men; %






26. Creatinine (CR) women






27. ESR men






28. Hematocrit levels - children; %






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






30. Can indicate peritonitis






31. Missed periods or spotting w/abdominal pain.






32. Metabolic acidosis






33. Increase neuormuscular irritability - tremors - tetany - seizures; caused by alcoholism - gi suction - diarrhea - intestinal fistulas.






34. PaCO2 levels






35. Limit intake of red meat & shellfish.






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. Hemoglobin values - women; g/DL






43. Hemoglobin values - men; g/DL






44. Fatigue - pallor - exertional dyspnea.






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

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46. Facial swelling and proteinuria






47. Tuning fork held in middle of forehead.






48. Lethargic - dehydrated - malnourished.






49. Add ___ - subtract ____ - Add ___






50. RBC values women; million/mm3