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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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






2. Disappears 3-4 months






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






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

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

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6. Maintains balance.






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






8. Causes photosensitivity - use sun screen.






9. Disappears 3-4 months.






10. Creatinine (CR) women






11. Creatinine (CR) men






12. Treates Hyperkalemia






13. RBC values children; million/mm3






14. Intermediate acting insulin; white & cloudy solution.






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






16. ESR women under 50






17. Respiratory acidosis






18. Creatinine (CR) infant






19. Hernia repair.






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






21. Major concern for patients with abruptio placentae.






22. Delusions of persecution






23. Normal calcium levels.






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






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






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






27. PaCO2 levels






28. Characterized by painless vaginal bleeding.






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






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






31. Treats IBS






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

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33. Add ___ - subtract ____ - Add ___






34. Seconds/PTT; upper limit of normal






35. Tests for the presence of tardive dyskinesia.






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






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






38. Hemoglobin values - men; g/DL






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






40. Adrenal glands do not produce sufficient steroid hormones

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






42. BUN lab values; evaluates renal function






43. HCO3 - Bicarbonate






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






45. Monitors effectivness of coumadin therapy






46. HDL - women (good cholesterol)






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






48. Hematocrit levels - men; %






49. HDL - men (good cholesterol)






50. WBC values - adults.