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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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1. Tests for the presence of tardive dyskinesia.






2. Metabolic acidosis






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






4. Borderline LDL levels






5. Respiratory alkalosis






6. Disappears 3-4 months.






7. Adrenal glands do not produce sufficient steroid hormones


8. HDL - men (good cholesterol)






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






10. Heat - range of motion exercises - weight reduction






11. Creatinine (CR) infant






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






13. Treat w/steroid replacement for life.


14. Monitors effectiveness of heparin therapy






15. Monitors effectiveness of anticoagulation therapy






16. Creatine Kinase (CK); men; used to detect acute mi






17. Disappears 3-4 months






18. Delusions of persecution






19. RBC values men; million/mm3






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






21. High LDL levels






22. PaO2 levels - measurement of oxygen in arterial blood






23. S3 ventricular gallop






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






25. Lasts for up to one year.






26. Maintains balance.






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






28. Support group for infertility






29. Treats IBS






30. Hematocrit levels - women; %






31. ESR men






32. Normal ___ levels 8-20 units.






33. Tuning fork held in middle of forehead.






34. Measures cognitive function






35. Hemoglobin values - women; g/DL






36. Major concern for patients with abruptio placentae.






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






38. Support group for people who've lost children to cancer.






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






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


41. Intermediate acting insulin; white & cloudy solution.






42. Missed periods or spotting w/abdominal pain.






43. RBC values children; million/mm3






44. RBC values women; million/mm3






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






46. Digital sensitivity to cold caused by vasculitis of blood vessels in upper & lower extremities.


47. Facial swelling and proteinuria






48. Platelet count in thousands






49. Trigeminal nerve provides sensation to facial muscles.






50. BUN lab values; evaluates renal function