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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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1. Monitors effectiveness of heparin therapy






2. HCO3 - Bicarbonate






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






4. Respiratory alkalosis






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






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






7. Triglyceride Lab values






8. WBC values - children






9. ESR women under 50






10. ____ ____ causes vertigo.

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11. RBC values children; million/mm3






12. PaO2 levels - measurement of oxygen in arterial blood






13. Tuning fork held in middle of forehead.






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






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






16. Missed periods or spotting w/abdominal pain.






17. Hemoglobin values - children; g/DL






18. Major concern for patients with abruptio placentae.






19. Seconds/PTT; lower limit of normal -






20. Optimal LDL levels






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






22. Nausea - muscle cramps - confusion - muscle twitching - convulsions






23. Treat w/steroid replacement for life.

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24. Eyes not properly aligned w/each other.






25. Hematocrit levels - children; %






26. Treates Hyperkalemia






27. Measures cognitive function






28. INR; prosthetic heartvalves






29. SaO2 levels






30. Fatigue - pallor - exertional dyspnea.






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






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






33. Intermediate acting insulin; white & cloudy solution.






34. WBC values - adults.






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






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






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






38. S3 ventricular gallop






39. Trigeminal nerve provides sensation to facial muscles.






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






41. Hemoglobin values - women; g/DL






42. Hernia repair.






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






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






45. Hypothyroidism - slows all body functions.






46. Normal ___ levels 8-20 units.






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






48. Maintains balance.






49. Characterized by painless vaginal bleeding.






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