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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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1. Seconds/PTT; upper limit of normal






2. WBC values - adults.






3. Measures cognitive function






4. Risk for laryngospasm; tracheostomy set needed by patient.






5. Creatinine (CR) men






6. Facial swelling and proteinuria






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






8. Monitors effectivness of coumadin therapy






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






10. Hemoglobin values - women; g/DL






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






12. Lasts for up to one year.






13. ESR women under 50






14. Contraindicated with SSRI's.

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15. Triglyceride Lab values






16. Serum Albumin - detects protein malnutrition






17. Hemoglobin values - men; g/DL






18. Tuning fork held against mastoid bone






19. Metabolic acidosis






20. Metabolic alkalosis






21. Maintains balance.






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






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






24. RBC values men; million/mm3






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

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






27. BUN lab values; evaluates renal function






28. Awakens at night w/heartburn.






29. Missed periods or spotting w/abdominal pain.






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






31. Causes photosensitivity - use sun screen.






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






33. Treates Hyperkalemia






34. PaO2 levels - measurement of oxygen in arterial blood






35. Seconds/PTT; lower limit of normal -






36. HCO3 - Bicarbonate






37. RBC values women; million/mm3






38. Respiratory acidosis






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






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






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






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






43. Episodes of intense facial pain.






44. Trigeminal nerve provides sensation to facial muscles.






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






46. HDL - women (good cholesterol)






47. HDL - men (good cholesterol)






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






49. ___ ___ levels can be caused by chemotherapy or cancer.






50. Characterized by painless vaginal bleeding.