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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. Hemoglobin values - children; g/DL






2. Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.






3. Tuning fork held against mastoid bone






4. Respiratory alkalosis






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






6. Hematocrit levels - children; %






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






8. Normal calcium levels.






9. Awakens at night w/heartburn.






10. Monitors effectivness of coumadin therapy






11. Creatine Kinase (CK); men; used to detect acute mi






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






13. Seconds/PTT; upper limit of normal






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






15. Eyes not properly aligned w/each other.






16. Adrenal glands do not produce sufficient steroid hormones

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






18. Contact precautions required.






19. Normal ___ levels 8-20 units.






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






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

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






23. ESR women under 50






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






25. Lasts for up to one year.






26. Creatinine (CR) women






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






28. Borderline LDL levels






29. Major concern for patients with abruptio placentae.






30. Platelet count in thousands






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






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






33. Missed periods or spotting w/abdominal pain.






34. ___ insulin peaks in 2-4 hours.






35. Optimal LDL levels






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






37. INR; prosthetic heartvalves






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






39. SaO2 levels






40. PaCO2 levels






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






42. Treats IBS






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






44. Regulates cardiac rhythm - increasing cardiac output






45. PaO2 levels - measurement of oxygen in arterial blood






46. Facial swelling and proteinuria






47. Delusions of persecution






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






49. Causes photosensitivity - use sun screen.






50. Hernia repair.