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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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






2. Causes photosensitivity - use sun screen.






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






4. Characterized by painless vaginal bleeding.






5. ESR women under 50






6. Disappears 3-4 months.






7. HDL - men (good cholesterol)






8. Seconds/PTT; lower limit of normal -






9. ESR men






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






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






12. Adrenal glands do not produce sufficient steroid hormones

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






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






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






16. Disappears 3-4 months






17. Limit intake of red meat & shellfish.






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






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






20. Lasts for up to one year.






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






22. Severe headache from rapid onset of hypertension; profuse sweating.






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






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






25. ____ ____ causes vertigo.

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26. BUN lab values; evaluates renal function






27. High LDL levels






28. Episodes of intense facial pain.






29. Respiratory alkalosis






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






31. Hematocrit levels - children; %






32. WBC values - adults.






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






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






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






36. Delusions of persecution






37. Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.






38. Excessive release of vasopression from posterior pituitary gland - resulting in hyponatremia and possible fluid overload.






39. Tuning fork held in middle of forehead.






40. Hemoglobin values - children; g/DL






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






42. Hemoglobin values - women; g/DL






43. Treats tetany from damage to parathyroid gland






44. Add ___ - subtract ____ - Add ___






45. Regulates cardiac rhythm - increasing cardiac output






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






47. Tuning fork held against mastoid bone






48. Major concern for patients with abruptio placentae.






49. Water retention decreasing serum sodium levels; treat w/water restriction - diuretics - Declomycin.






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