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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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1. Lasts for up to one year.






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






3. WBC values - adults.






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






5. Measures cognitive function






6. Adrenal glands do not produce sufficient steroid hormones


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






8. Monitors effectiveness of heparin therapy






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






10. INR; prosthetic heartvalves






11. ESR women under 50






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






13. High LDL levels






14. Characterized by painless vaginal bleeding.






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






16. HDL - women (good cholesterol)






17. Tuning fork held in middle of forehead.






18. Lethargic - dehydrated - malnourished.






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


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






21. Tests for the presence of tardive dyskinesia.






22. Major concern for patients with abruptio placentae.






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






24. Most common complications is dysrhythmia - seeing drop in BP






25. Limit intake of red meat & shellfish.






26. Hematocrit levels - children; %






27. Treat w/steroid replacement for life.


28. Hemoglobin values - men; g/DL






29. Borderline LDL levels






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






31. Respiratory alkalosis






32. Normal calcium levels.






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






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






35. Daily weights - high protein diets.






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






37. Creatinine (CR) infant






38. Intermediate acting insulin; white & cloudy solution.






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






40. Tuning fork held against mastoid bone






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






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






43. BUN lab values; evaluates renal function






44. Can indicate peritonitis






45. Eyes not properly aligned w/each other.






46. Optimal LDL levels






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






48. Heat - range of motion exercises - weight reduction






49. Creatinine (CR) men






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