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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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1. Awakens at night w/heartburn.






2. WBC values - children






3. Intermediate acting insulin; white & cloudy solution.






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






5. Seconds/PTT; upper limit of normal






6. ____ ____ causes vertigo.

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7. Hemoglobin values - women; g/DL






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






9. Support group for infertility






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






11. Trigeminal nerve provides sensation to facial muscles.






12. Maintains balance.






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

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






15. EKG changes - dysrhythmias - cardiac arrest - muscle weakness






16. PaCO2 levels






17. Treates Hyperkalemia






18. Limit intake of red meat & shellfish.






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






20. Support group for people who've lost children to cancer.






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






22. Seconds/PTT; lower limit of normal -






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






24. Missed periods or spotting w/abdominal pain.






25. Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.






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






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






28. High calories - high protein - low fat diet






29. Hernia repair.






30. Cranial nerve ___ is the facial nerve that when damaged causes facial paralysis.






31. SaO2 levels






32. Add ___ - subtract ____ - Add ___






33. Measures cognitive function






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






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






36. Metabolic acidosis






37. Normal ___ levels 8-20 units.






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






39. Seconds/PT.






40. HDL - women (good cholesterol)






41. PaO2 levels - measurement of oxygen in arterial blood






42. Lasts for up to one year.






43. Creatinine (CR) men






44. Causes photosensitivity - use sun screen.






45. Triglyceride Lab values






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






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






48. Normal calcium levels.






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






50. Eyes not properly aligned w/each other.