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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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1. Causes photosensitivity - use sun screen.






2. ESR men






3. WBC values - children






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






5. Disappears 3-4 months.






6. Treats tetany from damage to parathyroid gland






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






8. Missed periods or spotting w/abdominal pain.






9. High calories - high protein - low fat diet






10. Metabolic acidosis






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






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






13. Treat w/steroid replacement for life.

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14. Heat - range of motion exercises - weight reduction






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






16. Seconds/PT.






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






18. Fatigue - pallor - exertional dyspnea.






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






20. Delusions of persecution






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






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






23. Creatinine (CR) infant






24. Major concern for patients with abruptio placentae.






25. Serum Albumin - detects protein malnutrition






26. ____ ____ causes vertigo.

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27. Lethargic - dehydrated - malnourished.






28. Daily weights - high protein diets.






29. ___ insulin peaks in 2-4 hours.






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






31. Lasts for up to one year.






32. Monitors effectiveness of anticoagulation therapy






33. Hemoglobin values - women; g/DL






34. Contact precautions required.






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






36. Treates Hyperkalemia






37. Monitors effectiveness of heparin therapy






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






39. Hematocrit levels - men; %






40. Measures cognitive function






41. Respiratory acidosis






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






43. Seconds/PTT; lower limit of normal -






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






45. Maintains balance.






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






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

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48. Eyes not properly aligned w/each other.






49. Hematocrit levels - women; %






50. Normal ___ levels 8-20 units.