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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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1. ___ insulin peaks in 2-4 hours.






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






3. Heat - range of motion exercises - weight reduction






4. Creatinine (CR) infant






5. Trigeminal nerve provides sensation to facial muscles.






6. Triglyceride Lab values






7. Disappears 3-4 months






8. Missed periods or spotting w/abdominal pain.






9. Monitors effectiveness of anticoagulation therapy






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






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






12. Hypothyroidism - slows all body functions.






13. Pattern of alternating diarrhea and constipation w/no inflammation.






14. Episodes of intense facial pain.






15. Platelet count in thousands






16. Borderline LDL levels






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






18. Hernia repair.






19. Metabolic acidosis






20. PaCO2 levels






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






22. HDL - women (good cholesterol)






23. Creatine kinase (CK); child; used to detect acute mi






24. Can indicate peritonitis






25. Seconds/PT.






26. High LDL levels






27. Hemoglobin values - women; g/DL






28. Creatinine (CR) women






29. Normal ___ levels 8-20 units.






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






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






32. Speed at which RBC's settle in well - mixed venous blood; indicates inflammation.






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






34. Fatigue - pallor - exertional dyspnea.






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






36. High calories - high protein - low fat diet






37. Maintains balance.






38. Metabolic alkalosis






39. Intermediate acting insulin; white & cloudy solution.






40. Hemoglobin values - children; g/DL






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






42. Support group for infertility






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






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






45. RBC values men; million/mm3






46. Eyes not properly aligned w/each other.






47. Infants born to diabetics are at greater risk to develope _____.






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

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49. SaO2 levels






50. HDL - men (good cholesterol)