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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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1. High calories - high protein - low fat diet






2. Support group for infertility






3. Eyes not properly aligned w/each other.






4. Hernia repair.






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






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






7. Optimal LDL levels






8. INR; prosthetic heartvalves






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






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






11. ___ insulin peaks in 2-4 hours.






12. Contraindicated with SSRI's.


13. RBC values children; million/mm3






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






15. Seconds/PTT; upper limit of normal






16. Serum Albumin - detects protein malnutrition






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






18. Facial swelling and proteinuria






19. Monitors effectiveness of anticoagulation therapy






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






21. WBC values - adults.






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






23. Awakens at night w/heartburn.






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






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






26. Contact precautions required.






27. RBC values men; million/mm3






28. Hemoglobin values - women; g/DL






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






30. Metabolic acidosis






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






32. Creatinine (CR) women






33. Intermediate acting insulin; white & cloudy solution.






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






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






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






37. Characterized by painless vaginal bleeding.






38. Delusions of persecution






39. Limit intake of red meat & shellfish.






40. HDL - men (good cholesterol)






41. PaO2 levels - measurement of oxygen in arterial blood






42. Measures cognitive function






43. Seconds/PT.






44. Treats tetany from damage to parathyroid gland






45. Creatinine (CR) infant






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






47. Borderline LDL levels






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






49. Hemoglobin values - men; g/DL






50. Treats IBS