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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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






2. WBC values - children






3. EKG changes - dysrhythmias - cardiac arrest - muscle weakness






4. Regulates cardiac rhythm - increasing cardiac output






5. ESR men






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






7. Creatinine (CR) men






8. Hemoglobin values - women; g/DL






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






10. Treats tetany from damage to parathyroid gland






11. RBC values women; million/mm3






12. Lasts for up to one year.






13. Trigeminal nerve provides sensation to facial muscles.






14. Monitors effectivness of coumadin therapy






15. Seconds/PTT; lower limit of normal -






16. HDL - men (good cholesterol)






17. Monitors effectiveness of heparin therapy






18. Severe headache from rapid onset of hypertension; profuse sweating.






19. Creatinine (CR) infant






20. Major concern for patients with abruptio placentae.






21. Hemoglobin values - children; g/DL






22. Hematocrit levels - children; %






23. Disappears 3-4 months.






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






25. Daily weights - high protein diets.






26. Missed periods or spotting w/abdominal pain.






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






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

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29. Seconds/PT.






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






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






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






33. HCO3 - Bicarbonate






34. BUN lab values; evaluates renal function






35. Triglyceride Lab values






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






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






38. Add ___ - subtract ____ - Add ___






39. ____ ____ causes vertigo.

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






41. Disappears 3-4 months






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






43. Normal ___ levels 8-20 units.






44. Metabolic alkalosis






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






46. Awakens at night w/heartburn.






47. RBC values men; million/mm3






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






49. SaO2 levels






50. Serum Albumin - detects protein malnutrition