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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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






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






3. Facial swelling and proteinuria






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






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






6. HDL - men (good cholesterol)






7. Eyes not properly aligned w/each other.






8. WBC values - adults.






9. Hypothyroidism - slows all body functions.






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






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






12. Measures cognitive function






13. RBC values men; million/mm3






14. Awakens at night w/heartburn.






15. RBC values women; million/mm3






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






17. Contact precautions required.






18. Delusions of persecution






19. Hemoglobin values - men; g/DL






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






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






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






23. Excessive urine output - severe hydration - excessive thirst - anorexia - weakness; Treat w/ Pitressin.






24. Seconds/PT.






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






26. PaCO2 levels






27. Respiratory alkalosis






28. Seconds/PTT; upper limit of normal






29. Contraindicated with SSRI's.

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30. Creatinine (CR) women






31. Regulates cardiac rhythm - increasing cardiac output






32. Characterized by painless vaginal bleeding.






33. Monitors effectiveness of anticoagulation therapy






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






35. Normal Magnesium levels






36. Seconds/PTT; lower limit of normal -






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






38. PaO2 levels - measurement of oxygen in arterial blood






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






40. Episodes of intense facial pain.






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






42. Intermediate acting insulin; white & cloudy solution.






43. RBC values children; million/mm3






44. Missed periods or spotting w/abdominal pain.






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

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46. Major concern for patients with abruptio placentae.






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






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






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






50. Adrenal glands do not produce sufficient steroid hormones

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