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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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1. Seconds/PT.






2. Tests for the presence of tardive dyskinesia.






3. Optimal LDL levels






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






5. Treats IBS






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






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






8. Disappears 3-4 months.






9. Eyes not properly aligned w/each other.






10. Hemoglobin values - women; g/DL






11. RhoGAM is given to mothers who are ___ ____ - who have Rh - positive babies when baby has a negative coombs test.






12. Heat - range of motion exercises - weight reduction






13. SaO2 levels






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


15. RBC values children; million/mm3






16. ESR men






17. Awakens at night w/heartburn.






18. Triglyceride Lab values






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


20. Cause CNS & Respiratory depression; contraindicated in head injuries.






21. HCO3 - Bicarbonate






22. Trigeminal nerve provides sensation to facial muscles.






23. Hemoglobin values - men; g/DL






24. ____ ____ causes vertigo.


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






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






27. Contraindicated with SSRI's.


28. Normal Magnesium levels






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






30. Hematocrit levels - men; %






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






32. Characterized by painless vaginal bleeding.






33. Treates Hyperkalemia






34. Tuning fork held against mastoid bone






35. WBC values - children






36. Contact precautions required.






37. High LDL levels






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






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






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






41. INR; prosthetic heartvalves






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






43. Daily weights - high protein diets.






44. RBC values men; million/mm3






45. Delusions of persecution






46. Platelet count in thousands






47. PaCO2 levels






48. Respiratory acidosis






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






50. Facial swelling and proteinuria