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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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1. BUN lab values; evaluates renal function






2. Awakens at night w/heartburn.






3. Tuning fork held in middle of forehead.






4. PaCO2 levels






5. RBC values men; million/mm3






6. ESR women under 50






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






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






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






10. WBC values - children






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






12. Disappears 3-4 months.






13. ESR men






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






15. Missed periods or spotting w/abdominal pain.






16. Optimal LDL levels






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






18. High LDL levels






19. Normal calcium levels.






20. Water retention decreasing serum sodium levels; treat w/water restriction - diuretics - Declomycin.






21. WBC values - adults.






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






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






24. Platelet count in thousands






25. Hematocrit levels - children; %






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






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

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28. Respiratory alkalosis






29. High calories - high protein - low fat diet






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






31. RBC values children; million/mm3






32. Hematocrit levels - women; %






33. Metabolic acidosis






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






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






36. Treats IBS






37. Facial swelling and proteinuria






38. Monitors effectiveness of heparin therapy






39. Disappears 3-4 months






40. Hematocrit levels - men; %






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






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






43. Hernia repair.






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






45. Maintains balance.






46. Triglyceride Lab values






47. Major concern for patients with abruptio placentae.






48. Contraindicated with SSRI's.

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






50. Support group for infertility