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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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1. Regulates cardiac rhythm - increasing cardiac output






2. Hypothyroidism - slows all body functions.






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






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






5. Hematocrit levels - men; %






6. Creatinine (CR) women






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






8. Monitors effectiveness of anticoagulation therapy






9. Delusions of persecution






10. Lasts for up to one year.






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






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






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






14. Treats tetany from damage to parathyroid gland






15. Hematocrit levels - children; %






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






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






18. Tests for the presence of tardive dyskinesia.






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






20. Maintains balance.






21. Adrenal glands do not produce sufficient steroid hormones


22. PaO2 levels - measurement of oxygen in arterial blood






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






24. Metabolic alkalosis






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






26. Hernia repair.






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


28. WBC values - children






29. Disappears 3-4 months






30. RBC values men; million/mm3






31. Hematocrit levels - women; %






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






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






34. Tuning fork held against mastoid bone






35. Prolonged exposure to inappropriately high levels of the hormone cortisol.


36. SaO2 levels






37. Hemoglobin values - men; g/DL






38. Support group for infertility






39. Awakens at night w/heartburn.






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


41. Causes photosensitivity - use sun screen.






42. High LDL levels






43. Lethargic - dehydrated - malnourished.






44. Can indicate peritonitis






45. Limit intake of red meat & shellfish.






46. Seconds/PTT; upper limit of normal






47. Normal Magnesium levels






48. HDL - women (good cholesterol)






49. Respiratory alkalosis






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