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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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1. Delusions of persecution






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

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3. Optimal LDL levels






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






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






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






7. Support group for infertility






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






9. Platelet count in thousands






10. Hematocrit levels - women; %






11. Heat - range of motion exercises - weight reduction






12. PaCO2 levels






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






14. Characterized by painless vaginal bleeding.






15. Contraindicated with SSRI's.

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16. Lethargic - dehydrated - malnourished.






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






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






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






20. Eyes not properly aligned w/each other.






21. Treats IBS






22. Trigeminal nerve provides sensation to facial muscles.






23. Triglyceride Lab values






24. Causes photosensitivity - use sun screen.






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






26. SaO2 levels






27. Adrenal glands do not produce sufficient steroid hormones

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28. Hematocrit levels - men; %






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






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






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






32. HDL - women (good cholesterol)






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






34. HCO3 - Bicarbonate






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






36. Seconds/PTT; upper limit of normal






37. Facial swelling and proteinuria






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






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






40. ___ insulin peaks in 2-4 hours.






41. Fatigue - pallor - exertional dyspnea.






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

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






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






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






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






47. Tuning fork held against mastoid bone






48. Monitors effectivness of coumadin therapy






49. Treat w/steroid replacement for life.

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50. BUN lab values; evaluates renal function