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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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1. Tests for the presence of tardive dyskinesia.






2. RBC values men; million/mm3






3. Hypothyroidism - slows all body functions.






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






5. Disappears 3-4 months.






6. Facial swelling and proteinuria






7. Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.






8. Daily weights - high protein diets.






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






10. ___ insulin peaks in 2-4 hours.






11. Awakens at night w/heartburn.






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






13. Treat w/steroid replacement for life.


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


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






16. Platelet count in thousands






17. RBC values women; million/mm3






18. Pattern of alternating diarrhea and constipation w/no inflammation.






19. Tuning fork held in middle of forehead.






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






21. Maintains balance.






22. Monitors effectivness of coumadin therapy






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






24. Disappears 3-4 months






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






26. Missed periods or spotting w/abdominal pain.






27. Episodes of intense facial pain.






28. Characterized by painless vaginal bleeding.






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






30. Treats IBS






31. Hematocrit levels - men; %






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






33. Creatinine (CR) men






34. Heat - range of motion exercises - weight reduction






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






36. Prone to fluid overload and CHF due to Na and water retention.


37. Monitors effectiveness of heparin therapy






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






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






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






41. Support group for infertility






42. Normal calcium levels.






43. Monitors effectiveness of anticoagulation therapy






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






45. Borderline LDL levels






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






47. Respiratory acidosis






48. Seconds/PTT; lower limit of normal -






49. Adrenal glands do not produce sufficient steroid hormones


50. Normal ___ levels 8-20 units.