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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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1. Awakens at night w/heartburn.






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






3. Lethargic - dehydrated - malnourished.






4. Facial swelling and proteinuria






5. Infants born to diabetics are at greater risk to develope _____.






6. Major concern for patients with abruptio placentae.






7. Hypothyroidism - slows all body functions.






8. Causes photosensitivity - use sun screen.






9. Treates Hyperkalemia






10. Intermediate acting insulin; white & cloudy solution.






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






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






13. INR; prosthetic heartvalves






14. Normal calcium levels.






15. Limit intake of red meat & shellfish.






16. Characterized by painless vaginal bleeding.






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






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






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






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






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






22. Fatigue - pallor - exertional dyspnea.






23. Hemoglobin values - women; g/DL






24. Eyes not properly aligned w/each other.






25. Hernia repair.






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

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27. Hematocrit levels - men; %






28. Support group for infertility






29. Serum Albumin - detects protein malnutrition






30. SaO2 levels






31. Respiratory alkalosis






32. Heat - range of motion exercises - weight reduction






33. Hematocrit levels - women; %






34. Contraindicated with SSRI's.

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35. Measures cognitive function






36. Muscle twitching - convulsions - diarrhea - headache apprehension - lethargy.






37. ESR women under 50






38. Normal ___ levels 8-20 units.






39. Respiratory acidosis






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






41. Hemoglobin values - men; g/DL






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






43. Regulates cardiac rhythm - increasing cardiac output






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






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






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






47. Delusions of persecution






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






49. Seconds/PTT; upper limit of normal






50. Tests for the presence of tardive dyskinesia.