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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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1. Treats tetany from damage to parathyroid gland






2. Platelet count in thousands






3. Episodes of intense facial pain.






4. Adrenal glands do not produce sufficient steroid hormones

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






6. High LDL levels






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






8. Contraindicated with SSRI's.

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9. Awakens at night w/heartburn.






10. Seconds/PTT; upper limit of normal






11. Major concern for patients with abruptio placentae.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






20. Lethargic - dehydrated - malnourished.






21. Tuning fork held in middle of forehead.






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






23. WBC values - children






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

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25. Delusions of persecution






26. HDL - men (good cholesterol)






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






28. Hemoglobin values - children; g/DL






29. Respiratory acidosis






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






31. Creatinine (CR) women






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






33. Fatigue - pallor - exertional dyspnea.






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






35. Eyes not properly aligned w/each other.






36. Maintains balance.






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






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






39. S3 ventricular gallop






40. RBC values children; million/mm3






41. Normal ___ levels 8-20 units.






42. Hematocrit levels - men; %






43. HCO3 - Bicarbonate






44. Contact precautions required.






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






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






47. Measures cognitive function






48. Monitors effectiveness of anticoagulation therapy






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






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