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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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






2. WBC values - children






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






4. RBC values men; million/mm3






5. Limit intake of red meat & shellfish.






6. Add ___ - subtract ____ - Add ___






7. Can indicate peritonitis






8. Hematocrit levels - men; %






9. Characterized by painless vaginal bleeding.






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






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






12. ___ insulin peaks in 2-4 hours.






13. Regulates cardiac rhythm - increasing cardiac output






14. Low calcium; need high calcium & low phosphorus diet.






15. Metabolic alkalosis






16. Major concern for patients with abruptio placentae.






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






18. Most common complications is dysrhythmia - seeing drop in BP






19. Hernia repair.






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






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






22. Contact precautions required.






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






24. Missed periods or spotting w/abdominal pain.






25. Serum Albumin - detects protein malnutrition






26. RBC values children; million/mm3






27. ____ ____ for patients who may have vericose veins.






28. Disappears 3-4 months.






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






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






31. Hypothyroidism - slows all body functions.






32. Can cause fetal hemorrhage - do not use during pregnancy.






33. Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.






34. Tuning fork held in middle of forehead.






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






36. Creatinine (CR) women






37. Fatigue - pallor - exertional dyspnea.






38. BUN lab values; evaluates renal function






39. Contraindicated with SSRI's.

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40. Normal Magnesium levels






41. Episodes of intense facial pain.






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






43. High calories - high protein - low fat diet






44. SaO2 levels






45. High LDL levels






46. Support group for infertility






47. HCO3 - Bicarbonate






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






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






50. Treats IBS