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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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1. Daily weights - high protein diets.






2. Metabolic acidosis






3. Platelet count in thousands






4. Normal calcium levels.






5. Delusions of persecution






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






7. Hypothyroidism - slows all body functions.






8. Hemoglobin values - children; g/DL






9. Hemoglobin values - women; g/DL






10. Hematocrit levels - men; %






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






12. S3 ventricular gallop






13. Treat w/steroid replacement for life.


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






15. High LDL levels






16. Infants born to diabetics are at greater risk to develope _____.






17. Can indicate peritonitis






18. Measures cognitive function






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






20. Contraindicated with SSRI's.


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






22. Normal Magnesium levels






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






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






25. High calories - high protein - low fat diet






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






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






28. ESR men






29. Hematocrit levels - women; %






30. SaO2 levels






31. Support group for infertility






32. INR; prosthetic heartvalves






33. Serum Albumin - detects protein malnutrition






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






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






36. ESR women under 50






37. Creatinine (CR) women






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






39. Tuning fork held against mastoid bone






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






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






42. Limit intake of red meat & shellfish.






43. HDL - women (good cholesterol)






44. Borderline LDL levels






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






46. ____ ____ causes vertigo.


47. Awakens at night w/heartburn.






48. RBC values women; million/mm3






49. Trigeminal nerve provides sensation to facial muscles.






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