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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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1. Metabolic acidosis






2. Hematocrit levels - children; %






3. Hematocrit levels - men; %






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






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






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






7. Respiratory acidosis






8. Monitors effectiveness of anticoagulation therapy






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






10. Maintains balance.






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






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






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

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14. WBC values - children






15. Lethargic - dehydrated - malnourished.






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

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17. Tests for the presence of tardive dyskinesia.






18. Major concern for patients with abruptio placentae.






19. Borderline LDL levels






20. Fatigue - pallor - exertional dyspnea.






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






22. Hemoglobin values - men; g/DL






23. Adrenal glands do not produce sufficient steroid hormones

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24. Contact precautions required.






25. Episodes of intense facial pain.






26. HCO3 - Bicarbonate






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






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






29. High calories - high protein - low fat diet






30. Creatinine (CR) men






31. Treates Hyperkalemia






32. Muscle twitching - convulsions - diarrhea - headache apprehension - lethargy.






33. Support group for infertility






34. Characterized by painless vaginal bleeding.






35. Disappears 3-4 months






36. ESR men






37. RBC values children; million/mm3






38. HDL - men (good cholesterol)






39. Hernia repair.






40. HDL - women (good cholesterol)






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






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






43. Seconds/PTT; upper limit of normal






44. Normal Magnesium levels






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






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






47. BUN lab values; evaluates renal function






48. Normal calcium levels.






49. ___ insulin peaks in 2-4 hours.






50. Hematocrit levels - women; %






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