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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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1. HDL - women (good cholesterol)






2. Major concern for patients with abruptio placentae.






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






4. Eyes not properly aligned w/each other.






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






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






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






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






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

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10. ___ insulin peaks in 2-4 hours.






11. Missed periods or spotting w/abdominal pain.






12. Cause CNS & Respiratory depression; contraindicated in head injuries.






13. Fatigue - pallor - exertional dyspnea.






14. Lethargic - dehydrated - malnourished.






15. Triglyceride Lab values






16. WBC values - children






17. Optimal LDL levels






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

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






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






21. PaCO2 levels






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






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






24. High LDL levels






25. Creatine kinase (CK); child; used to detect acute mi






26. BUN lab values; evaluates renal function






27. Add ___ - subtract ____ - Add ___






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






29. Seconds/PTT; lower limit of normal -






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






31. Treat w/steroid replacement for life.

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32. PaO2 levels - measurement of oxygen in arterial blood






33. SaO2 levels






34. Episodes of intense facial pain.






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






36. Causes photosensitivity - use sun screen.






37. S3 ventricular gallop






38. Normal ___ levels 8-20 units.






39. RBC values men; million/mm3






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






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






42. Daily weights - high protein diets.






43. Contact precautions required.






44. Awakens at night w/heartburn.






45. HDL - men (good cholesterol)






46. Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.






47. Hematocrit levels - children; %






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






49. Hernia repair.






50. Contraindicated with SSRI's.

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