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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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1. S3 ventricular gallop






2. Add ___ - subtract ____ - Add ___






3. Monitors effectivness of coumadin therapy






4. WBC values - children






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






6. Creatinine (CR) women






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






8. Platelet count in thousands






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






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






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






12. ESR men






13. Disappears 3-4 months.






14. INR; prosthetic heartvalves






15. BUN lab values; evaluates renal function






16. RhoGAM is given to mothers who are ___ ____ - who have Rh - positive babies when baby has a negative coombs test.






17. Metabolic acidosis






18. Hematocrit levels - women; %






19. WBC values - adults.






20. ESR women under 50






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






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






23. Maintains balance.






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






25. Tests for the presence of tardive dyskinesia.






26. Treats IBS






27. HDL - women (good cholesterol)






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






29. Contraindicated with SSRI's.

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






31. Can indicate peritonitis






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






33. Major concern for patients with abruptio placentae.






34. Causes photosensitivity - use sun screen.






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






36. ___ insulin peaks in 2-4 hours.






37. Contact precautions required.






38. Normal calcium levels.






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






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






41. Borderline LDL levels






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






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






44. HDL - men (good cholesterol)






45. Metabolic alkalosis






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






47. RBC values men; million/mm3






48. RBC values women; million/mm3






49. Awakens at night w/heartburn.






50. Characterized by painless vaginal bleeding.