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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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






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






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






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






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






6. Lasts for up to one year.






7. RBC values men; million/mm3






8. Daily weights - high protein diets.






9. WBC values - adults.






10. Tuning fork held in middle of forehead.






11. PaO2 levels - measurement of oxygen in arterial blood






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






13. Lethargic - dehydrated - malnourished.






14. Monitors effectiveness of heparin therapy






15. Tuning fork held against mastoid bone






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






17. Support group for infertility






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






19. Cranial nerve ___ is the facial nerve that when damaged causes facial paralysis.






20. Delusions of persecution






21. Adrenal glands do not produce sufficient steroid hormones


22. Monitors effectiveness of anticoagulation therapy






23. Creatinine (CR) infant






24. Triglyceride Lab values






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






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






27. Hematocrit levels - children; %






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






29. Seconds/PTT; upper limit of normal






30. Metabolic alkalosis






31. Measures cognitive function






32. Seconds/PT.






33. Contraindicated with SSRI's.


34. PaCO2 levels






35. Contact precautions required.






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






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






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






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






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






41. SaO2 levels






42. ___ insulin peaks in 2-4 hours.






43. Normal calcium levels.






44. ESR men






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






46. RBC values children; million/mm3






47. Eyes not properly aligned w/each other.






48. Monitors effectivness of coumadin therapy






49. Serum Albumin - detects protein malnutrition






50. Treates Hyperkalemia