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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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






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






3. Facial swelling and proteinuria






4. Daily weights - high protein diets.






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






6. Missed periods or spotting w/abdominal pain.






7. Hemoglobin values - children; g/DL






8. HDL - men (good cholesterol)






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






10. Hypothyroidism - slows all body functions.






11. Fatigue - pallor - exertional dyspnea.






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






13. Borderline LDL levels






14. Tests for the presence of tardive dyskinesia.






15. Respiratory alkalosis






16. Monitors effectiveness of heparin therapy






17. ____ ____ causes vertigo.

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






19. PaCO2 levels






20. Regulates cardiac rhythm - increasing cardiac output






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






22. Severe headache from rapid onset of hypertension; profuse sweating.






23. RBC values men; million/mm3






24. RBC values children; million/mm3






25. Lethargic - dehydrated - malnourished.






26. Causes photosensitivity - use sun screen.






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






28. Hematocrit levels - women; %






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






30. Optimal LDL levels






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






32. Maintains balance.






33. Metabolic alkalosis






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






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






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






37. HDL - women (good cholesterol)






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






39. Creatinine (CR) infant






40. HCO3 - Bicarbonate






41. Treats IBS






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






43. Triglyceride Lab values






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






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






46. Heat - range of motion exercises - weight reduction






47. Hernia repair.






48. WBC values - children






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






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