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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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1. Regulates cardiac rhythm - increasing cardiac output






2. Metabolic alkalosis






3. Lethargic - dehydrated - malnourished.






4. Metabolic acidosis






5. WBC values - adults.






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






7. Add ___ - subtract ____ - Add ___






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






9. Can cause fetal hemorrhage - do not use during pregnancy.






10. Seconds/PTT; upper limit of normal






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






12. Platelet count in thousands






13. HCO3 - Bicarbonate






14. High calories - high protein - low fat diet






15. Treat w/steroid replacement for life.

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






17. ESR men






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






19. Creatinine (CR) men






20. RBC values men; million/mm3






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

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22. Delusions of persecution






23. Serum Albumin - detects protein malnutrition






24. Maintains balance.






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






26. Hemoglobin values - children; g/DL






27. Creatinine (CR) women






28. HDL - men (good cholesterol)






29. Awakens at night w/heartburn.






30. Monitors effectivness of coumadin therapy






31. Triglyceride Lab values






32. Hemoglobin values - men; g/DL






33. Hematocrit levels - men; %






34. Monitors effectiveness of heparin therapy






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






36. Limit intake of red meat & shellfish.






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






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






39. ____ ____ causes vertigo.

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






41. Tuning fork held against mastoid bone






42. HDL - women (good cholesterol)






43. Eyes not properly aligned w/each other.






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






45. Treats tetany from damage to parathyroid gland






46. PaCO2 levels






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






48. Major concern for patients with abruptio placentae.






49. RBC values women; million/mm3






50. Prolonged exposure to inappropriately high levels of the hormone cortisol.

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