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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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1. Serum Albumin - detects protein malnutrition






2. Adrenal glands do not produce sufficient steroid hormones

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3. ____ ____ causes vertigo.

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4. Metabolic alkalosis






5. Monitors effectiveness of anticoagulation therapy






6. Creatinine (CR) men






7. INR; prosthetic heartvalves






8. RBC values women; million/mm3






9. ESR women under 50






10. Respiratory acidosis






11. HDL - men (good cholesterol)






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






13. Platelet count in thousands






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






15. High calories - high protein - low fat diet






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






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






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






19. Delusions of persecution






20. WBC values - children






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






22. Add ___ - subtract ____ - Add ___






23. Disappears 3-4 months.






24. Hematocrit levels - men; %






25. Optimal LDL levels






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






27. Hernia repair.






28. Hematocrit levels - children; %






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






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






31. Contact precautions required.






32. Measures cognitive function






33. BUN lab values; evaluates renal function






34. Maintains balance.






35. Trigeminal nerve provides sensation to facial muscles.






36. RBC values children; million/mm3






37. Hematocrit levels - women; %






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






39. Normal Magnesium levels






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






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

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






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






44. Monitors effectivness of coumadin therapy






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






46. Can indicate peritonitis






47. Support group for infertility






48. Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.






49. HCO3 - Bicarbonate






50. ESR men