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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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1. WBC values - children






2. RBC values men; million/mm3






3. Cranial nerve ___ is the facial nerve that when damaged causes facial paralysis.






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






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






6. Respiratory acidosis






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






8. Lasts for up to one year.






9. HCO3 - Bicarbonate






10. Platelet count in thousands






11. Creatinine (CR) women






12. Treats tetany from damage to parathyroid gland






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






14. High LDL levels






15. Heat - range of motion exercises - weight reduction






16. Hernia repair.






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






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






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






20. SaO2 levels






21. Seconds/PT.






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






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

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24. Borderline LDL levels






25. ESR women under 50






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






27. Treat w/steroid replacement for life.

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28. Tests for the presence of tardive dyskinesia.






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






30. Hematocrit levels - men; %






31. INR; prosthetic heartvalves






32. Facial swelling and proteinuria






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






34. PaCO2 levels






35. Contact precautions required.






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






37. Limit intake of red meat & shellfish.






38. Serum Albumin - detects protein malnutrition






39. High calories - high protein - low fat diet






40. HDL - women (good cholesterol)






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






42. RBC values women; million/mm3






43. Support group for infertility






44. Contraindicated with SSRI's.

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45. ___ insulin peaks in 2-4 hours.






46. Measures cognitive function






47. Normal ___ levels 8-20 units.






48. Creatinine (CR) infant






49. Can indicate peritonitis






50. Treates Hyperkalemia