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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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






2. Regulates cardiac rhythm - increasing cardiac output






3. Monitors effectiveness of anticoagulation therapy






4. Support group for infertility






5. INR; A- fib - DVT - Pulmonary embolism






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






7. Heat - range of motion exercises - weight reduction






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






9. INR; prosthetic heartvalves






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






11. Contact precautions required.






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






13. Hernia repair.






14. ____ ____ causes vertigo.

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15. Daily weights - high protein diets.






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






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






18. Treats tetany from damage to parathyroid gland






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






20. ESR women under 50






21. Trigeminal nerve provides sensation to facial muscles.






22. BUN lab values; evaluates renal function






23. PaO2 levels - measurement of oxygen in arterial blood






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






25. Discontinuing ____ abruptly would cause diaphoresis - confusion - and tachycardia.






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






27. Creatinine (CR) infant






28. Tests for the presence of tardive dyskinesia.






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






30. Respiratory alkalosis






31. Hemoglobin values - children; g/DL






32. Hypothyroidism - slows all body functions.






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






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






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






36. PaCO2 levels






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






38. HCO3 - Bicarbonate






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






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






41. High calories - high protein - low fat diet






42. Disappears 3-4 months.






43. WBC values - children






44. Measures cognitive function






45. Tuning fork held against mastoid bone






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






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






48. Hemoglobin values - women; g/DL






49. Optimal LDL levels






50. Eyes not properly aligned w/each other.