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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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






2. Hematocrit levels - men; %






3. Normal calcium levels.






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






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






6. Support group for infertility






7. Measures cognitive function






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






9. Causes photosensitivity - use sun screen.






10. HCO3 - Bicarbonate






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






12. Seconds/PTT; lower limit of normal -






13. ____ ____ causes vertigo.


14. RBC values women; million/mm3






15. Maintains balance.






16. Hematocrit levels - children; %






17. ___ insulin peaks in 2-4 hours.






18. Hemoglobin values - men; g/DL






19. Lasts for up to one year.






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






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






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






23. Episodes of intense facial pain.






24. Respiratory alkalosis






25. Limit intake of red meat & shellfish.






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






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






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






29. Creatinine (CR) men






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






31. SaO2 levels






32. Disappears 3-4 months.






33. Respiratory acidosis






34. Creatinine (CR) women






35. Delusions of persecution






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






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






38. Tuning fork held in middle of forehead.






39. Contraindicated with SSRI's.


40. Characterized by painless vaginal bleeding.






41. Optimal LDL levels






42. Can indicate peritonitis






43. BUN lab values; evaluates renal function






44. Hypothyroidism - slows all body functions.






45. S3 ventricular gallop






46. Disappears 3-4 months






47. HDL - men (good cholesterol)






48. Seconds/PTT; upper limit of normal






49. Serum Albumin - detects protein malnutrition






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