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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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1. Hernia repair.






2. Maintains balance.






3. Causes photosensitivity - use sun screen.






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






5. Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP); evaluates liver and bone function.






6. PaCO2 levels






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






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






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






10. Tuning fork held against mastoid bone






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






12. Seconds/PTT; upper limit of normal






13. Hemoglobin values - children; g/DL






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






15. Treates Hyperkalemia






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






17. High calories - high protein - low fat diet






18. Can indicate peritonitis






19. Episodes of intense facial pain.






20. Treats tetany from damage to parathyroid gland






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






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


23. Prolonged exposure to inappropriately high levels of the hormone cortisol.


24. Hematocrit levels - women; %






25. High LDL levels






26. Awakens at night w/heartburn.






27. PaO2 levels - measurement of oxygen in arterial blood






28. Contraindicated with SSRI's.


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






30. ___ insulin peaks in 2-4 hours.






31. ____ ____ causes vertigo.


32. Daily weights - high protein diets.






33. Disappears 3-4 months.






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


35. Characterized by painless vaginal bleeding.






36. HDL - men (good cholesterol)






37. ____ ____ for patients who may have vericose veins.






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






39. Metabolic alkalosis






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






41. Hematocrit levels - men; %






42. Monitors effectiveness of heparin therapy






43. Normal ___ levels 8-20 units.






44. Disappears 3-4 months






45. Major concern for patients with abruptio placentae.






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






47. Triglyceride Lab values






48. Adrenal glands do not produce sufficient steroid hormones


49. Metabolic acidosis






50. Add ___ - subtract ____ - Add ___