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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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1. Awakens at night w/heartburn.






2. Treat w/steroid replacement for life.

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3. Seconds/PT.






4. Seconds/PTT; lower limit of normal -






5. Add ___ - subtract ____ - Add ___






6. Can indicate peritonitis






7. ____ ____ causes vertigo.

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8. Creatine Kinase (CK); men; used to detect acute mi






9. Hematocrit levels - women; %






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






11. S3 ventricular gallop






12. Hemoglobin values - children; g/DL






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






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






15. Normal ___ levels 8-20 units.






16. Respiratory failure and flaccidity due to paralysis of muscles.






17. Respiratory alkalosis






18. Eyes not properly aligned w/each other.






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






20. Trigeminal nerve provides sensation to facial muscles.






21. Hypothyroidism - slows all body functions.






22. Major concern for patients with abruptio placentae.






23. Tuning fork held in middle of forehead.






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






25. Lethargic - dehydrated - malnourished.






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






27. Platelet count in thousands






28. Fatigue - pallor - exertional dyspnea.






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

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30. ESR women under 50






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






32. Disappears 3-4 months.






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






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






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






36. ____ ____ for patients who may have vericose veins.






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






38. Support group for infertility






39. Tests for the presence of tardive dyskinesia.






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






41. Metabolic acidosis






42. Causes photosensitivity - use sun screen.






43. Creatinine (CR) women






44. High calories - high protein - low fat diet






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






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






47. Creatinine (CR) infant






48. Episodes of intense facial pain.






49. Tuning fork held against mastoid bone






50. RBC values men; million/mm3