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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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






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






3. Eyes not properly aligned w/each other.






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






5. Hernia repair.






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






7. Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.






8. Creatinine (CR) men






9. Hypothyroidism - slows all body functions.






10. Contact precautions required.






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






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






13. Awakens at night w/heartburn.






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

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






16. Seconds/PTT; upper limit of normal






17. Causes photosensitivity - use sun screen.






18. Major concern for patients with abruptio placentae.






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






20. Tuning fork held against mastoid bone






21. Heat - range of motion exercises - weight reduction






22. Disappears 3-4 months






23. Tests for the presence of tardive dyskinesia.






24. Missed periods or spotting w/abdominal pain.






25. Can indicate peritonitis






26. Optimal LDL levels






27. Treates Hyperkalemia






28. PaO2 levels - measurement of oxygen in arterial blood






29. Support group for infertility






30. Platelet count in thousands






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






32. ESR women under 50






33. HDL - men (good cholesterol)






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

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35. Borderline LDL levels






36. Normal Magnesium levels






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






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






39. Orogastric tube designed for rapid lavage; suction equipment needed to reduce risk of aspiration.






40. Seconds/PT.






41. Respiratory acidosis






42. Respiratory alkalosis






43. Delusions of persecution






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






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






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






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






48. Monitors effectiveness of anticoagulation therapy






49. Triglyceride Lab values






50. RBC values men; million/mm3