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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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1. Treats IBS






2. Regulates cardiac rhythm - increasing cardiac output






3. Water retention decreasing serum sodium levels; treat w/water restriction - diuretics - Declomycin.






4. ESR women under 50






5. Metabolic alkalosis






6. Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.






7. Tuning fork held in middle of forehead.






8. Disappears 3-4 months.






9. Normal ___ levels 8-20 units.






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






11. Treates Hyperkalemia






12. Platelet count in thousands






13. Seconds/PTT; upper limit of normal






14. S3 ventricular gallop






15. Monitors effectiveness of anticoagulation therapy






16. Hemoglobin values - women; g/DL






17. Respiratory alkalosis






18. Trigeminal nerve provides sensation to facial muscles.






19. Heat - range of motion exercises - weight reduction






20. Metabolic acidosis






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






22. Treats tetany from damage to parathyroid gland






23. Hematocrit levels - children; %






24. Causes photosensitivity - use sun screen.






25. Contraindicated with SSRI's.

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26. Seconds/PT.






27. Creatinine (CR) infant






28. ESR men






29. BUN lab values; evaluates renal function






30. WBC values - children






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

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32. Episodes of intense facial pain.






33. Delusions of persecution






34. HDL - men (good cholesterol)






35. Hematocrit levels - women; %






36. Serum Albumin - detects protein malnutrition






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






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






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






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






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






42. Measures cognitive function






43. Optimal LDL levels






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






45. Hemoglobin values - men; g/DL






46. Lasts for up to one year.






47. High LDL levels






48. RBC values women; million/mm3






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






50. Hematocrit levels - men; %