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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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1. Tuning fork held in middle of forehead.






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






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






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






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






6. Missed periods or spotting w/abdominal pain.






7. Hypothyroidism - slows all body functions.






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






9. Awakens at night w/heartburn.






10. Creatinine (CR) men






11. Normal ___ levels 8-20 units.






12. Hemoglobin values - children; g/DL






13. Very long acting insulin; cannot be mixed with other insulins.






14. Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.






15. Metabolic acidosis






16. Monitors effectiveness of heparin therapy






17. Lethargic - dehydrated - malnourished.






18. Hemoglobin values - men; g/DL






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

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






21. Borderline LDL levels






22. Monitors effectiveness of anticoagulation therapy






23. Episodes of intense facial pain.






24. INR; prosthetic heartvalves






25. Normal calcium levels.






26. Contact precautions required.






27. Normal Magnesium levels






28. Triglyceride Lab values






29. Heat - range of motion exercises - weight reduction






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






31. Treats tetany from damage to parathyroid gland






32. Major concern for patients with abruptio placentae.






33. Creatinine (CR) women






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






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






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






37. Treat w/steroid replacement for life.

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






39. Lasts for up to one year.






40. Adrenal glands do not produce sufficient steroid hormones

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41. Hematocrit levels - children; %






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






43. Eyes not properly aligned w/each other.






44. Measures cognitive function






45. Causes photosensitivity - use sun screen.






46. Support group for people who've lost children to cancer.






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






48. Can indicate peritonitis






49. Seconds/PT.






50. ___ insulin peaks in 2-4 hours.