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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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1. WBC values - adults.






2. Monitors effectiveness of heparin therapy






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






4. Monitors effectivness of coumadin therapy






5. SaO2 levels






6. BUN lab values; evaluates renal function






7. PaCO2 levels






8. RBC values women; million/mm3






9. High LDL levels






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






11. Fatigue - pallor - exertional dyspnea.






12. Lasts for up to one year.






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

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14. Adrenal glands do not produce sufficient steroid hormones

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






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

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17. RBC values men; million/mm3






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






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






20. Delusions of persecution






21. ESR women under 50






22. ___ insulin peaks in 2-4 hours.






23. Disappears 3-4 months.






24. Seconds/PT.






25. Treats tetany from damage to parathyroid gland






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






27. High calories - high protein - low fat diet






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






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






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






31. Add ___ - subtract ____ - Add ___






32. Tests for the presence of tardive dyskinesia.






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






34. Hemoglobin values - women; g/DL






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






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






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






38. Muscle twitching - convulsions - diarrhea - headache apprehension - lethargy.






39. Normal calcium levels.






40. Tuning fork held in middle of forehead.






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






42. Episodes of intense facial pain.






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






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






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






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






47. Support group for infertility






48. Measures cognitive function






49. Trigeminal nerve provides sensation to facial muscles.






50. Characterized by painless vaginal bleeding.