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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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1. Treates Hyperkalemia






2. Increase neuormuscular irritability - tremors - tetany - seizures; caused by alcoholism - gi suction - diarrhea - intestinal fistulas.






3. PaCO2 levels






4. Serum Albumin - detects protein malnutrition






5. Episodes of intense facial pain.






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






7. Hematocrit levels - women; %






8. ___ insulin peaks in 2-4 hours.






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






10. Discontinuing ____ abruptly would cause diaphoresis - confusion - and tachycardia.






11. Respiratory alkalosis






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






13. Add ___ - subtract ____ - Add ___






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






15. Intermediate acting insulin; white & cloudy solution.






16. Hemoglobin values - men; g/DL






17. Contact precautions required.






18. RBC values men; million/mm3






19. Disappears 3-4 months






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






21. High calories - high protein - low fat diet






22. RBC values children; million/mm3






23. Limit intake of red meat & shellfish.






24. Triglyceride Lab values






25. Metabolic alkalosis






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






27. Trigeminal nerve provides sensation to facial muscles.






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






29. Disappears 3-4 months.






30. S3 ventricular gallop






31. HDL - women (good cholesterol)






32. Hypothyroidism - slows all body functions.






33. Eyes not properly aligned w/each other.






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






35. HDL - men (good cholesterol)






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

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37. Lethargic - dehydrated - malnourished.






38. Hemoglobin values - women; g/DL






39. Optimal LDL levels






40. Tuning fork held in middle of forehead.






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






42. Support group for infertility






43. Maintains balance.






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






45. RBC values women; million/mm3






46. Seconds/PT.






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

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48. Hematocrit levels - children; %






49. Normal ___ levels 8-20 units.






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