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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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






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






3. Missed periods or spotting w/abdominal pain.






4. Seconds/PTT; lower limit of normal -






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






6. Hematocrit levels - women; %






7. HDL - women (good cholesterol)






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






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






10. Fatigue - pallor - exertional dyspnea.






11. Triglyceride Lab values






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






13. Borderline LDL levels






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






15. Tetany - seizures - confusion - irritability; calcium gluconate & airway maintainence.






16. WBC values - children






17. ESR men






18. Platelet count in thousands






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






20. Contact precautions required.






21. Creatinine (CR) men






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






23. Measures cognitive function






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


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






26. Normal calcium levels.






27. Normal ___ levels 8-20 units.






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






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






30. Lasts for up to one year.






31. Treats IBS






32. Adrenal glands do not produce sufficient steroid hormones


33. RBC values men; million/mm3






34. RBC values women; million/mm3






35. Intermediate acting insulin; white & cloudy solution.






36. Respiratory acidosis






37. PaCO2 levels






38. Daily weights - high protein diets.






39. Treat w/steroid replacement for life.


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






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






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






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






44. Monitors effectivness of coumadin therapy






45. Tuning fork held against mastoid bone






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






47. ___ insulin peaks in 2-4 hours.






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






49. Support group for infertility






50. HCO3 - Bicarbonate