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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Paresthesias (burning - tingling) - muscle weakness - inc sensitivity to digitalis.






2. ESR men






3. Contraindicated with SSRI's.

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4. Platelet count in thousands






5. Monitors effectiveness of heparin therapy






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






7. Tuning fork held against mastoid bone






8. Episodes of intense facial pain.






9. Lasts for up to one year.






10. Support group for people who've lost children to cancer.






11. Monitors effectivness of coumadin therapy






12. Seconds/PTT; upper limit of normal






13. INR; prosthetic heartvalves






14. Optimal LDL levels






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






16. ESR women under 50






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






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






19. Facial swelling and proteinuria






20. Limit intake of red meat & shellfish.






21. Hematocrit levels - men; %






22. ____ ____ causes vertigo.

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23. PaCO2 levels






24. Fatigue - pallor - exertional dyspnea.






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






26. Metabolic alkalosis






27. Heat - range of motion exercises - weight reduction






28. Normal calcium levels.






29. Borderline LDL levels






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






31. Triglyceride Lab values






32. Seconds/PTT; lower limit of normal -






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






34. Respiratory alkalosis






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






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






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






38. High calories - high protein - low fat diet






39. Trigeminal nerve provides sensation to facial muscles.






40. HCO3 - Bicarbonate






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






42. Creatinine (CR) women






43. Treat w/steroid replacement for life.

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44. Hemoglobin values - children; g/DL






45. Disappears 3-4 months.






46. Regulates cardiac rhythm - increasing cardiac output






47. Eyes not properly aligned w/each other.






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






49. Tuning fork held in middle of forehead.






50. Hemoglobin values - men; g/DL