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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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1. Characterized by painless vaginal bleeding.






2. Fatigue - pallor - exertional dyspnea.






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






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






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






6. Serum Albumin - detects protein malnutrition






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






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






9. Triglyceride Lab values






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






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






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






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






14. ESR men






15. Major concern for patients with abruptio placentae.






16. INR; prosthetic heartvalves






17. Intermediate acting insulin; white & cloudy solution.






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






19. Platelet count in thousands






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






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


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






23. Facial swelling and proteinuria






24. Hernia repair.






25. Hypothyroidism - slows all body functions.






26. WBC values - children






27. Treat w/steroid replacement for life.


28. Maintains balance.






29. BUN lab values; evaluates renal function






30. Limit intake of red meat & shellfish.






31. Hematocrit levels - women; %






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






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


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






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






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






37. Missed periods or spotting w/abdominal pain.






38. Metabolic alkalosis






39. Awakens at night w/heartburn.






40. High LDL levels






41. ESR women under 50






42. Tuning fork held in middle of forehead.






43. Creatinine (CR) women






44. Seconds/PT.






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






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






47. Borderline LDL levels






48. Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.






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






50. Hemoglobin values - men; g/DL