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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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1. Hypothyroidism - slows all body functions.






2. Metabolic alkalosis






3. BUN lab values; evaluates renal function






4. Intermediate acting insulin; white & cloudy solution.






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






6. Disappears 3-4 months.






7. Normal ___ levels 8-20 units.






8. Hematocrit levels - women; %






9. PaCO2 levels






10. Borderline LDL levels






11. Tuning fork held in middle of forehead.






12. PaO2 levels - measurement of oxygen in arterial blood






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






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






15. Normal Magnesium levels






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






17. Creatinine (CR) infant






18. Contact precautions required.






19. Seconds/PTT; lower limit of normal -






20. Can indicate peritonitis






21. Monitors effectivness of coumadin therapy






22. Causes photosensitivity - use sun screen.






23. Seconds/PTT; upper limit of normal






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






25. Optimal LDL levels






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






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






28. Delusions of persecution






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






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






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






32. WBC values - adults.






33. RBC values children; million/mm3






34. Monitors effectiveness of heparin therapy






35. Hematocrit levels - children; %






36. Measures cognitive function






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






38. Hernia repair.






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






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






41. Disappears 3-4 months






42. Inflammation of protective covering of brain and spinal cord.






43. Eyes not properly aligned w/each other.






44. Trigeminal nerve provides sensation to facial muscles.






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






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






47. Hemoglobin values - men; g/DL






48. Episodes of intense facial pain.






49. SaO2 levels






50. ____ ____ causes vertigo.