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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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1. Monitors effectivness of coumadin therapy






2. PaCO2 levels






3. Monitors effectiveness of anticoagulation therapy






4. Hemoglobin values - children; g/DL






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






6. Hypothyroidism - slows all body functions.






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






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






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






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






11. BUN lab values; evaluates renal function






12. Optimal LDL levels






13. Can indicate peritonitis






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






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






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






17. Awakens at night w/heartburn.






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






19. WBC values - children






20. Facial swelling and proteinuria






21. Support group for infertility






22. Treates Hyperkalemia






23. Borderline LDL levels






24. Adrenal glands do not produce sufficient steroid hormones


25. Characterized by painless vaginal bleeding.






26. Intermediate acting insulin; white & cloudy solution.






27. Lethargic - dehydrated - malnourished.






28. Contraindicated with SSRI's.


29. High calories - high protein - low fat diet






30. Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.






31. HCO3 - Bicarbonate






32. Hemoglobin values - men; g/DL






33. Trigeminal nerve provides sensation to facial muscles.






34. Hematocrit levels - men; %






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






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






37. Add ___ - subtract ____ - Add ___






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


39. Treats IBS






40. Delusions of persecution






41. Normal Magnesium levels






42. PaO2 levels - measurement of oxygen in arterial blood






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






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






45. Tests for the presence of tardive dyskinesia.






46. Normal calcium levels.






47. ___ insulin peaks in 2-4 hours.






48. RBC values men; million/mm3






49. Hematocrit levels - children; %






50. Respiratory acidosis