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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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1. Seconds/PTT; lower limit of normal -






2. Serum Albumin - detects protein malnutrition






3. Facial swelling and proteinuria






4. Hematocrit levels - women; %






5. SaO2 levels






6. Increase neuormuscular irritability - tremors - tetany - seizures; caused by alcoholism - gi suction - diarrhea - intestinal fistulas.






7. Treats tetany from damage to parathyroid gland






8. Monitors effectiveness of anticoagulation therapy






9. Missed periods or spotting w/abdominal pain.






10. Eyes not properly aligned w/each other.






11. Regulates cardiac rhythm - increasing cardiac output






12. Respiratory acidosis






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






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






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






16. Disappears 3-4 months.






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






18. High LDL levels






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






20. INR; A- fib - DVT - Pulmonary embolism






21. Monitors effectivness of coumadin therapy






22. WBC values - adults.






23. High calories - high protein - low fat diet






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






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






26. Hemoglobin values - men; g/DL






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






28. Risk for laryngospasm; tracheostomy set needed by patient.






29. Support group for infertility






30. Treates Hyperkalemia






31. Measures cognitive function






32. S3 ventricular gallop






33. Limit intake of red meat & shellfish.






34. Hypothyroidism - slows all body functions.






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






36. RBC values children; million/mm3






37. Hernia repair.






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






39. Heat - range of motion exercises - weight reduction






40. ESR men






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






42. Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.






43. Causes photosensitivity - use sun screen.






44. Monitors effectiveness of heparin therapy






45. Prone to fluid overload and CHF due to Na and water retention.

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46. Awakens at night w/heartburn.






47. RBC values men; million/mm3






48. Episodes of intense facial pain.






49. Creatinine (CR) infant






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