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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. Hypothyroidism - slows all body functions.






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






3. Missed periods or spotting w/abdominal pain.






4. Disappears 3-4 months.






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






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






7. Triglyceride Lab values






8. Treats IBS






9. Creatinine (CR) men






10. Eyes not properly aligned w/each other.






11. Disappears 3-4 months






12. Tuning fork held in middle of forehead.






13. Awakens at night w/heartburn.






14. Discontinuing ____ abruptly would cause diaphoresis - confusion - and tachycardia.






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






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






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

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






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






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






21. ____ ____ causes vertigo.

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22. Support group for infertility






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






24. Fatigue - pallor - exertional dyspnea.






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






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






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






28. Severe headache from rapid onset of hypertension; profuse sweating.






29. HCO3 - Bicarbonate






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






31. RBC values children; million/mm3






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






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

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34. Seconds/PTT; lower limit of normal -






35. Hematocrit levels - men; %






36. Normal ___ levels 8-20 units.






37. Maintains balance.






38. Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.






39. Metabolic acidosis






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






41. PaCO2 levels






42. Hematocrit levels - women; %






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






44. Facial swelling and proteinuria






45. Monitors effectivness of coumadin therapy






46. Adrenal glands do not produce sufficient steroid hormones

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






48. Intermediate acting insulin; white & cloudy solution.






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






50. PaO2 levels - measurement of oxygen in arterial blood