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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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






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






3. Evaluates response of FHR to stress of fetal movement.






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






5. Awakens at night w/heartburn.






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






7. Seconds/PTT; lower limit of normal -






8. Prolonged exposure to inappropriately high levels of the hormone cortisol.

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9. Normal calcium levels.






10. RBC values men; million/mm3






11. ___ insulin peaks in 2-4 hours.






12. S3 ventricular gallop






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






14. Monitors effectivness of coumadin therapy






15. Hernia repair.






16. Contact precautions required.






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






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






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






20. Can indicate peritonitis






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






22. Serum Albumin - detects protein malnutrition






23. Treates Hyperkalemia






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






25. Add ___ - subtract ____ - Add ___






26. WBC values - adults.






27. Heat - range of motion exercises - weight reduction






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






29. Monitors effectiveness of heparin therapy






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






31. Seconds/PT.






32. Respiratory acidosis






33. HDL - men (good cholesterol)






34. ESR women under 50






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

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36. PaCO2 levels






37. Regulates cardiac rhythm - increasing cardiac output






38. Creatinine (CR) men






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






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






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






42. SaO2 levels






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






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






45. Hematocrit levels - children; %






46. Lasts for up to one year.






47. High calories - high protein - low fat diet






48. Disappears 3-4 months






49. Support group for infertility






50. Missed periods or spotting w/abdominal pain.