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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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1. Can indicate peritonitis






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






3. RBC values women; million/mm3






4. Support group for infertility






5. Disappears 3-4 months.






6. Awakens at night w/heartburn.






7. Tuning fork held in middle of forehead.






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






9. High LDL levels






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






11. Fatigue - pallor - exertional dyspnea.






12. Contact precautions required.






13. Treats IBS






14. Hemoglobin values - women; g/DL






15. Hematocrit levels - women; %






16. Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.






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






18. Normal calcium levels.






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






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






21. Paresthesias (burning - tingling) - muscle weakness - inc sensitivity to digitalis.






22. Metabolic acidosis






23. Depressed cardiac impulse transmission; facial flushing - absent deep tendon reflexes - paralysis; emergency support ventilation & calcium gluconate.






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






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






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






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






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






29. Delusions of persecution






30. Major concern for patients with abruptio placentae.






31. ____ ____ causes vertigo.

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32. WBC values - children






33. Respiratory alkalosis






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






35. PaCO2 levels






36. ESR women under 50






37. Treat w/steroid replacement for life.

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






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






40. Contraindicated with SSRI's.

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

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42. Eyes not properly aligned w/each other.






43. Lasts for up to one year.






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






45. Normal Magnesium levels






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






47. Tuning fork held against mastoid bone






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






49. Hematocrit levels - children; %






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