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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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1. Treats IBS






2. Hematocrit levels - men; %






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






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






5. Tests for the presence of tardive dyskinesia.






6. Treat w/steroid replacement for life.

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7. Tuning fork held in middle of forehead.






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






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






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






11. Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.






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






13. INR; prosthetic heartvalves






14. High LDL levels






15. Episodes of intense facial pain.






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






17. Hemoglobin values - men; g/DL






18. ___ insulin peaks in 2-4 hours.






19. Measures cognitive function






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






21. Missed periods or spotting w/abdominal pain.






22. Hematocrit levels - women; %






23. Fatigue - pallor - exertional dyspnea.






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






25. High calories - high protein - low fat diet






26. HDL - women (good cholesterol)






27. HCO3 - Bicarbonate






28. Disappears 3-4 months






29. Metabolic alkalosis






30. Triglyceride Lab values






31. Respiratory acidosis






32. Normal ___ levels 8-20 units.






33. Respiratory alkalosis






34. Optimal LDL levels






35. Seconds/PTT; lower limit of normal -






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






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






38. ESR women under 50






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






40. Orogastric tube designed for rapid lavage; suction equipment needed to reduce risk of aspiration.






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






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






43. Awakens at night w/heartburn.






44. Monitors effectiveness of anticoagulation therapy






45. Creatinine (CR) women






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






47. ESR men






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






49. Creatinine (CR) infant






50. Hemoglobin values - women; g/DL