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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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






2. Missed periods or spotting w/abdominal pain.






3. Intermediate acting insulin; white & cloudy solution.






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






5. SaO2 levels






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






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






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






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






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






11. High LDL levels






12. Contraindicated with SSRI's.


13. Treats IBS






14. Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.






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






16. Treat w/steroid replacement for life.


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






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






19. Monitors effectivness of coumadin therapy






20. Digital sensitivity to cold caused by vasculitis of blood vessels in upper & lower extremities.


21. Serum Albumin - detects protein malnutrition






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






23. Respiratory acidosis






24. ___ insulin peaks in 2-4 hours.






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






26. PaO2 levels - measurement of oxygen in arterial blood






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






28. Seconds/PT.






29. Major concern for patients with abruptio placentae.






30. RBC values women; million/mm3






31. Hemoglobin values - children; g/DL






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






33. Normal calcium levels.






34. High calories - high protein - low fat diet






35. Contact precautions required.






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






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






38. Metabolic acidosis






39. Platelet count in thousands






40. HDL - women (good cholesterol)






41. Eyes not properly aligned w/each other.






42. Hematocrit levels - men; %






43. S3 ventricular gallop






44. Regulates cardiac rhythm - increasing cardiac output






45. Disappears 3-4 months.






46. Fatigue - pallor - exertional dyspnea.






47. Respiratory alkalosis






48. Lasts for up to one year.






49. Characterized by painless vaginal bleeding.






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