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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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1. Hemoglobin values - children; g/DL






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


3. Eyes not properly aligned w/each other.






4. Normal Magnesium levels






5. Seconds/PT.






6. RBC values men; million/mm3






7. ___ insulin peaks in 2-4 hours.






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






9. Measures cognitive function






10. Pain at umbilicus radiating down to groin; bulge in r/lower quad.






11. Contraindicated with SSRI's.


12. Metabolic alkalosis






13. Maintains balance.






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






15. SaO2 levels






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






17. Tuning fork held against mastoid bone






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






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






20. ____ ____ causes vertigo.


21. Optimal LDL levels






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






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






24. Monitors effectivness of coumadin therapy






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






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






27. Platelet count in thousands






28. Creatine kinase (CK); women; used to detect acute mi






29. Heat - range of motion exercises - weight reduction






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






31. Trigeminal nerve provides sensation to facial muscles.






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






33. Monitors effectiveness of heparin therapy






34. Facial swelling and proteinuria






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






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






37. Can indicate peritonitis






38. ESR men






39. Awakens at night w/heartburn.






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






41. Missed periods or spotting w/abdominal pain.






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






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






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






45. Creatinine (CR) infant






46. Hemoglobin values - women; g/DL






47. Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.






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






49. Limit intake of red meat & shellfish.






50. Support group for infertility