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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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1. Causes photosensitivity - use sun screen.






2. Seconds/PT.






3. Normal ___ levels 8-20 units.






4. Disappears 3-4 months






5. Major concern for patients with abruptio placentae.






6. Delusions of persecution






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






8. Support group for infertility






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






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






11. Treats tetany from damage to parathyroid gland






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






13. HDL - men (good cholesterol)






14. Hemoglobin values - women; g/DL






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






16. HCO3 - Bicarbonate






17. Facial swelling and proteinuria






18. Trigeminal nerve provides sensation to facial muscles.






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

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

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21. Eyes not properly aligned w/each other.






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






23. Treat w/steroid replacement for life.

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






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






26. Creatinine (CR) infant






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






28. Respiratory alkalosis






29. Treats IBS






30. Optimal LDL levels






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






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






33. Contraindicated with SSRI's.

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34. Respiratory acidosis






35. RBC values women; million/mm3






36. ___ insulin peaks in 2-4 hours.






37. HDL - women (good cholesterol)






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






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






40. RBC values children; million/mm3






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






42. Hematocrit levels - men; %






43. Creatinine (CR) men






44. High calories - high protein - low fat diet






45. Monitors effectivness of coumadin therapy






46. Intermediate acting insulin; white & cloudy solution.






47. RBC values men; million/mm3






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






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






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