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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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1. Serum Albumin - detects protein malnutrition






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






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






4. Fatigue - pallor - exertional dyspnea.






5. BUN lab values; evaluates renal function






6. Respiratory alkalosis






7. HCO3 - Bicarbonate






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






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






10. Seconds/PTT; lower limit of normal -






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






12. Platelet count in thousands






13. Hemoglobin values - children; g/DL






14. WBC values - adults.






15. Pattern of alternating diarrhea and constipation w/no inflammation.






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






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






18. Treat w/steroid replacement for life.

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






20. Facial swelling and proteinuria






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






28. Major concern for patients with abruptio placentae.






29. Contact precautions required.






30. Metabolic alkalosis






31. Triglyceride Lab values






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






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






34. Causes photosensitivity - use sun screen.






35. Monitors effectiveness of heparin therapy






36. RBC values women; million/mm3






37. S3 ventricular gallop






38. Tuning fork held against mastoid bone






39. Awakens at night w/heartburn.






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

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41. Hernia repair.






42. Missed periods or spotting w/abdominal pain.






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






44. Measures cognitive function






45. HDL - women (good cholesterol)






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






47. Treats IBS






48. Heat - range of motion exercises - weight reduction






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






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