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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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1. Optimal LDL levels






2. RBC values men; million/mm3






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






4. Very long acting insulin; cannot be mixed with other insulins.






5. Treats tetany from damage to parathyroid gland






6. Tests for the presence of tardive dyskinesia.






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


8. High LDL levels






9. Facial swelling and proteinuria






10. Hemoglobin values - women; g/DL






11. Tuning fork held in middle of forehead.






12. Seconds/PTT; upper limit of normal






13. Hematocrit levels - men; %






14. Depressed cardiac impulse transmission; facial flushing - absent deep tendon reflexes - paralysis; emergency support ventilation & calcium gluconate.






15. Hematocrit levels - women; %






16. Seconds/PT.






17. Missed periods or spotting w/abdominal pain.






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






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






20. Daily weights - high protein diets.






21. HCO3 - Bicarbonate






22. Maintains balance.






23. Creatinine (CR) women






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






25. ___ insulin peaks in 2-4 hours.






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






27. Episodes of intense facial pain.






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






29. Hypothyroidism - slows all body functions.






30. INR; prosthetic heartvalves






31. Treats IBS






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






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






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






35. ESR women under 50






36. S3 ventricular gallop






37. Borderline LDL levels






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






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






40. Disappears 3-4 months.






41. Serum Albumin - detects protein malnutrition






42. Hematocrit levels - children; %






43. Can indicate peritonitis






44. HDL - women (good cholesterol)






45. Intermediate acting insulin; white & cloudy solution.






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






47. BUN lab values; evaluates renal function






48. Monitors effectivness of coumadin therapy






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






50. ESR men