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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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






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






3. Monitors effectiveness of anticoagulation therapy






4. High calories - high protein - low fat diet






5. Facial swelling and proteinuria






6. Normal ___ levels 8-20 units.






7. Respiratory alkalosis






8. Normal Magnesium levels






9. Seconds/PTT; upper limit of normal






10. BUN lab values; evaluates renal function






11. Borderline LDL levels






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






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






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






15. Tests for the presence of tardive dyskinesia.






16. Adrenal glands do not produce sufficient steroid hormones

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17. SaO2 levels






18. Awakens at night w/heartburn.






19. Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.






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

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21. Hematocrit levels - men; %






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






23. Limit intake of red meat & shellfish.






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






25. Hemoglobin values - children; g/DL






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






27. Measures cognitive function






28. RBC values women; million/mm3






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






30. Lethargic - dehydrated - malnourished.






31. Support group for parents who've lost a newborn or had a miscarriage.






32. Hemoglobin values - women; g/DL






33. Tuning fork held against mastoid bone






34. Hematocrit levels - women; %






35. Major concern for patients with abruptio placentae.






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






37. High LDL levels






38. Tuning fork held in middle of forehead.






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






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






41. PaCO2 levels






42. Tetany - seizures - confusion - irritability; calcium gluconate & airway maintainence.






43. Seconds/PTT; lower limit of normal -






44. RBC values men; million/mm3






45. Monitors effectivness of coumadin therapy






46. Treats IBS






47. Disappears 3-4 months.






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

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49. ___ insulin peaks in 2-4 hours.






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