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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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1. PaCO2 levels






2. Hematocrit levels - men; %






3. Hemoglobin values - children; g/DL






4. Intermediate acting insulin; white & cloudy solution.






5. Monitors effectiveness of anticoagulation therapy






6. Can indicate peritonitis






7. Episodes of intense facial pain.






8. Monitors effectivness of coumadin therapy






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






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






11. ESR women under 50






12. WBC values - adults.






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






14. Lasts for up to one year.






15. Support group for infertility






16. HCO3 - Bicarbonate






17. High calories - high protein - low fat diet






18. Respiratory alkalosis






19. Creatinine (CR) infant






20. Discontinuing ____ abruptly would cause diaphoresis - confusion - and tachycardia.






21. RBC values children; million/mm3






22. BUN lab values; evaluates renal function






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






24. Measures cognitive function






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






26. Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.






27. Serum Albumin - detects protein malnutrition






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






29. Treats IBS






30. Maintains balance.






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






32. PaO2 levels - measurement of oxygen in arterial blood






33. Delusions of persecution






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






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






36. S3 ventricular gallop






37. INR; prosthetic heartvalves






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






39. HDL - women (good cholesterol)






40. Eyes not properly aligned w/each other.






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






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






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






44. Creatinine (CR) men






45. HDL - men (good cholesterol)






46. Metabolic alkalosis






47. Contact precautions required.






48. Lethargic - dehydrated - malnourished.






49. Platelet count in thousands






50. Treats tetany from damage to parathyroid gland