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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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1. High calories - high protein - low fat diet






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






3. INR; prosthetic heartvalves






4. High LDL levels






5. Depressed cardiac impulse transmission; facial flushing - absent deep tendon reflexes - paralysis; emergency support ventilation & calcium gluconate.






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






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






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






9. Can indicate peritonitis






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






11. Creatinine (CR) women






12. Measures cognitive function






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






14. Platelet count in thousands






15. Seconds/PTT; upper limit of normal






16. Lethargic - dehydrated - malnourished.






17. Normal calcium levels.






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






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






20. Contraindicated with SSRI's.

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






22. Treat w/steroid replacement for life.

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






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






25. ____ ____ causes vertigo.

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






27. Metabolic acidosis






28. Intermediate acting insulin; white & cloudy solution.






29. Monitors effectiveness of anticoagulation therapy






30. Hematocrit levels - men; %






31. Hematocrit levels - children; %






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






33. Disappears 3-4 months.






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






35. Tuning fork held against mastoid bone






36. Disappears 3-4 months






37. Hemoglobin values - men; g/DL






38. RhoGAM is given to mothers who are ___ ____ - who have Rh - positive babies when baby has a negative coombs test.






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






40. Normal Magnesium levels






41. Triglyceride Lab values






42. Lasts for up to one year.






43. Respiratory acidosis






44. Treats IBS






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






46. PaO2 levels - measurement of oxygen in arterial blood






47. Delusions of persecution






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






49. Contact precautions required.






50. Limit intake of red meat & shellfish.