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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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






2. RBC values men; million/mm3






3. WBC values - children






4. Treats IBS






5. Facial swelling and proteinuria






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






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






8. Metabolic acidosis






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






10. Normal Magnesium levels






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






12. ___ insulin peaks in 2-4 hours.






13. Respiratory acidosis






14. Water retention decreasing serum sodium levels; treat w/water restriction - diuretics - Declomycin.






15. INR; A- fib - DVT - Pulmonary embolism






16. Hemoglobin values - men; g/DL






17. HDL - men (good cholesterol)






18. Monitors effectivness of coumadin therapy






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






20. Seconds/PTT; lower limit of normal -






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






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






23. Respiratory alkalosis






24. Measures cognitive function






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






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






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






28. Monitors effectiveness of heparin therapy






29. Serum Albumin - detects protein malnutrition






30. High calories - high protein - low fat diet






31. Limit intake of red meat & shellfish.






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






33. Seconds/PT.






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






35. Tuning fork held in middle of forehead.






36. Major concern for patients with abruptio placentae.






37. Optimal LDL levels






38. Causes photosensitivity - use sun screen.






39. INR; prosthetic heartvalves






40. Creatinine (CR) men






41. Contact precautions required.






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






43. BUN lab values; evaluates renal function






44. Hematocrit levels - men; %






45. Treates Hyperkalemia






46. WBC values - adults.






47. Tests for the presence of tardive dyskinesia.






48. ____ ____ causes vertigo.

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49. PaO2 levels - measurement of oxygen in arterial blood






50. Hypothyroidism - slows all body functions.






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