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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Add ___ - subtract ____ - Add ___






2. Tuning fork held in middle of forehead.






3. Optimal LDL levels






4. Metabolic acidosis






5. PaO2 levels - measurement of oxygen in arterial blood






6. Disappears 3-4 months






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






8. Hematocrit levels - men; %






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






10. Adrenal glands do not produce sufficient steroid hormones

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11. Causes photosensitivity - use sun screen.






12. Respiratory alkalosis






13. ____ ____ causes vertigo.

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14. Delusions of persecution






15. Fatigue - pallor - exertional dyspnea.






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






17. Treats tetany from damage to parathyroid gland






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






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






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






21. High calories - high protein - low fat diet






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






23. Contact precautions required.






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






25. Maintains balance.






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

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






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






29. WBC values - children






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






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






32. ESR men






33. ESR women under 50






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






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






36. Normal Magnesium levels






37. Seconds/PT.






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






39. Tuning fork held against mastoid bone






40. Creatinine (CR) women






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






42. Treat w/steroid replacement for life.

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






44. Treats IBS






45. Hematocrit levels - children; %






46. BUN lab values; evaluates renal function






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






48. PaCO2 levels






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






50. Seconds/PTT; lower limit of normal -