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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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1. Daily weights - high protein diets.






2. Seconds/PT.






3. Can indicate peritonitis






4. Disappears 3-4 months






5. Contraindicated with SSRI's.

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






7. Add ___ - subtract ____ - Add ___






8. Creatine kinase (CK); women; used to detect acute mi






9. Discontinuing ____ abruptly would cause diaphoresis - confusion - and tachycardia.






10. RBC values men; million/mm3






11. Creatinine (CR) men






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

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13. PaCO2 levels






14. Hernia repair.






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






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






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






18. WBC values - children






19. Intermediate acting insulin; white & cloudy solution.






20. Metabolic acidosis






21. Regulates cardiac rhythm - increasing cardiac output






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

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23. Hemoglobin values - women; g/DL






24. ____ ____ causes vertigo.

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






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






27. Facial swelling and proteinuria






28. Missed periods or spotting w/abdominal pain.






29. RBC values women; million/mm3






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






31. Serum Albumin - detects protein malnutrition






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






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






34. Normal Magnesium levels






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






36. Normal calcium levels.






37. Monitors effectivness of coumadin therapy






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






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






40. HCO3 - Bicarbonate






41. PaO2 levels - measurement of oxygen in arterial blood






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






43. Hematocrit levels - children; %






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






45. Hematocrit levels - women; %






46. Limit intake of red meat & shellfish.






47. ___ insulin peaks in 2-4 hours.






48. Hematocrit levels - men; %






49. Hypothyroidism - slows all body functions.






50. Creatinine (CR) infant