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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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






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






3. HDL - women (good cholesterol)






4. Disappears 3-4 months






5. Metabolic alkalosis






6. WBC values - adults.






7. Hemoglobin values - men; g/DL






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






9. Causes photosensitivity - use sun screen.






10. Tests for the presence of tardive dyskinesia.






11. Optimal LDL levels






12. Add ___ - subtract ____ - Add ___






13. Adrenal glands do not produce sufficient steroid hormones

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14. Seconds/PTT; upper limit of normal






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






16. Monitors effectivness of coumadin therapy






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






18. High calories - high protein - low fat diet






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






20. Respiratory acidosis






21. Eyes not properly aligned w/each other.






22. Hematocrit levels - men; %






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






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






25. RBC values children; million/mm3






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






27. BUN lab values; evaluates renal function






28. S3 ventricular gallop






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






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






31. Contact precautions required.






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






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






34. Regulates cardiac rhythm - increasing cardiac output






35. Episodes of intense facial pain.






36. Maintains balance.






37. INR; prosthetic heartvalves






38. Monitors effectiveness of anticoagulation therapy






39. High LDL levels






40. Borderline LDL levels






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






42. Creatinine (CR) men






43. Hemoglobin values - women; g/DL






44. Lethargic - dehydrated - malnourished.






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






46. ESR women under 50






47. HDL - men (good cholesterol)






48. Paresthesias (burning - tingling) - muscle weakness - inc sensitivity to digitalis.






49. Facial swelling and proteinuria






50. ___ insulin peaks in 2-4 hours.