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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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1. Intermediate acting insulin; white & cloudy solution.






2. HDL - women (good cholesterol)






3. Normal calcium levels.






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






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






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

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






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






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

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10. Hernia repair.






11. Contraindicated with SSRI's.

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12. Lethargic - dehydrated - malnourished.






13. Facial swelling and proteinuria






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






15. Causes photosensitivity - use sun screen.






16. Respiratory acidosis






17. Metabolic acidosis






18. S3 ventricular gallop






19. Tests for the presence of tardive dyskinesia.






20. Major concern for patients with abruptio placentae.






21. High calories - high protein - low fat diet






22. Trigeminal nerve provides sensation to facial muscles.






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






24. Monitors effectiveness of anticoagulation therapy






25. Creatinine (CR) women






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






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






28. High LDL levels






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






30. BUN lab values; evaluates renal function






31. Seconds/PTT; lower limit of normal -






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






33. Contact precautions required.






34. Borderline LDL levels






35. Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.






36. INR; prosthetic heartvalves






37. RBC values children; million/mm3






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






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






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






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






42. Adrenal glands do not produce sufficient steroid hormones

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






44. Optimal LDL levels






45. Increase neuormuscular irritability - tremors - tetany - seizures; caused by alcoholism - gi suction - diarrhea - intestinal fistulas.






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






47. Metabolic alkalosis






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






49. WBC values - adults.






50. Tuning fork held in middle of forehead.