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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Adrenal glands do not produce sufficient steroid hormones

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2. ESR women under 50






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






4. Seconds/PTT; upper limit of normal






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






6. Missed periods or spotting w/abdominal pain.






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






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






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






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

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11. Facial swelling and proteinuria






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






13. Add ___ - subtract ____ - Add ___






14. Optimal LDL levels






15. Treats tetany from damage to parathyroid gland






16. S3 ventricular gallop






17. Tuning fork held against mastoid bone






18. Causes photosensitivity - use sun screen.






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






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






21. Heat - range of motion exercises - weight reduction






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






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






24. Episodes of intense facial pain.






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






26. Intermediate acting insulin; white & cloudy solution.






27. Tests for the presence of tardive dyskinesia.






28. WBC values - adults.






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






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






31. Hematocrit levels - children; %






32. Limit intake of red meat & shellfish.






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






34. Creatinine (CR) infant






35. EKG changes - dysrhythmias - cardiac arrest - muscle weakness






36. Fatigue - pallor - exertional dyspnea.






37. Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.






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






39. HDL - women (good cholesterol)






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






41. WBC values - children






42. Regulates cardiac rhythm - increasing cardiac output






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






44. Metabolic acidosis






45. Creatinine (CR) women






46. Seconds/PT.






47. Trigeminal nerve provides sensation to facial muscles.






48. Serum Albumin - detects protein malnutrition






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






50. Tuning fork held in middle of forehead.