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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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1. Treat w/steroid replacement for life.

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2. Hemoglobin values - men; g/DL






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






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






5. Measures cognitive function






6. Awakens at night w/heartburn.






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






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

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9. Metabolic alkalosis






10. Adrenal glands do not produce sufficient steroid hormones

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11. High LDL levels






12. HDL - women (good cholesterol)






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






14. Maintains balance.






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






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






17. Respiratory acidosis






18. Add ___ - subtract ____ - Add ___






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






20. Normal calcium levels.






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






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






23. Lethargy - increased temperature - disorentation - thirst - dry swollen tongue - tachycardia






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






25. HDL - men (good cholesterol)






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






27. Normal Magnesium levels






28. Metabolic acidosis






29. Hematocrit levels - children; %






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






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






32. Hemoglobin values - children; g/DL






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






34. Treats IBS






35. PaO2 levels - measurement of oxygen in arterial blood






36. PaCO2 levels






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






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






39. Limit intake of red meat & shellfish.






40. High calories - high protein - low fat diet






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






42. Seconds/PT.






43. Treats tetany from damage to parathyroid gland






44. Major concern for patients with abruptio placentae.






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






46. Monitors effectiveness of anticoagulation therapy






47. Tuning fork held in middle of forehead.






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






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

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50. Monitors effectivness of coumadin therapy