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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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






2. Seconds/PTT; upper limit of normal






3. Tests for the presence of tardive dyskinesia.






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






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






6. Risk for laryngospasm; tracheostomy set needed by patient.






7. Awakens at night w/heartburn.






8. Tuning fork held in middle of forehead.






9. WBC values - adults.






10. Borderline LDL levels






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






12. Add ___ - subtract ____ - Add ___






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






14. Monitors effectiveness of anticoagulation therapy






15. Monitors effectiveness of heparin therapy






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






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






18. Seconds/PT.






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






20. Respiratory acidosis






21. ____ ____ causes vertigo.

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






23. Monitors effectivness of coumadin therapy






24. Normal calcium levels.






25. HDL - men (good cholesterol)






26. ESR men






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






28. Hernia repair.






29. INR; prosthetic heartvalves






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






31. Tuning fork held against mastoid bone






32. Daily weights - high protein diets.






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






34. Contact precautions required.






35. Major concern for patients with abruptio placentae.






36. SaO2 levels






37. Hemoglobin values - children; g/DL






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






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






40. ___ insulin peaks in 2-4 hours.






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






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






43. Eyes not properly aligned w/each other.






44. HDL - women (good cholesterol)






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






46. Creatinine (CR) infant






47. Heat - range of motion exercises - weight reduction






48. Hemoglobin values - men; g/DL






49. Treat w/steroid replacement for life.

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