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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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1. HCO3 - Bicarbonate






2. Episodes of intense facial pain.






3. BUN lab values; evaluates renal function






4. WBC values - adults.






5. S3 ventricular gallop






6. Add ___ - subtract ____ - Add ___






7. Seconds/PTT; lower limit of normal -






8. Missed periods or spotting w/abdominal pain.






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






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






11. ____ ____ causes vertigo.


12. INR; prosthetic heartvalves






13. Treats IBS






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






15. Disappears 3-4 months






16. Creatine kinase (CK); child; used to detect acute mi






17. ___ insulin peaks in 2-4 hours.






18. Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.






19. Hematocrit levels - men; %






20. Support group for infertility






21. Lethargic - dehydrated - malnourished.






22. WBC values - children






23. ESR men






24. Major concern for patients with abruptio placentae.






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






26. PaCO2 levels






27. Seconds/PTT; upper limit of normal






28. Tuning fork held in middle of forehead.






29. Serum Albumin - detects protein malnutrition






30. Borderline LDL levels






31. Heat - range of motion exercises - weight reduction






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






33. RBC values children; million/mm3






34. Treat w/steroid replacement for life.


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






36. Measures cognitive function






37. Causes photosensitivity - use sun screen.






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






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






40. HDL - men (good cholesterol)






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






42. Respiratory alkalosis






43. Facial swelling and proteinuria






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






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






46. Limit intake of red meat & shellfish.






47. Hemoglobin values - women; g/DL






48. Tests for the presence of tardive dyskinesia.






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






50. PaO2 levels - measurement of oxygen in arterial blood