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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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1. Regulates cardiac rhythm - increasing cardiac output






2. High calories - high protein - low fat diet






3. Inflammation of protective covering of brain and spinal cord.






4. Eyes not properly aligned w/each other.






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






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






7. Monitors effectiveness of anticoagulation therapy






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






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






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






11. HDL - women (good cholesterol)






12. Support group for infertility






13. Awakens at night w/heartburn.






14. WBC values - adults.






15. RBC values children; million/mm3






16. Heat - range of motion exercises - weight reduction






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






18. PaO2 levels - measurement of oxygen in arterial blood






19. Treat w/steroid replacement for life.

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20. Seconds/PTT; lower limit of normal -






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






22. Hemoglobin values - children; g/DL






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






24. WBC values - children






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






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






27. Normal ___ levels 8-20 units.






28. ____ ____ causes vertigo.

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






30. Respiratory alkalosis






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






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






33. Monitors effectiveness of heparin therapy






34. S3 ventricular gallop






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






36. Characterized by painless vaginal bleeding.






37. Maintains balance.






38. Intermediate acting insulin; white & cloudy solution.






39. Adrenal glands do not produce sufficient steroid hormones

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






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






42. Tuning fork held against mastoid bone






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






44. Creatinine (CR) women






45. BUN lab values; evaluates renal function






46. SaO2 levels






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

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48. Episodes of intense facial pain.






49. High LDL levels






50. Treats tetany from damage to parathyroid gland