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






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






3. Fatigue - pallor - exertional dyspnea.






4. INR; prosthetic heartvalves






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






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






7. INR; A- fib - DVT - Pulmonary embolism






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






9. Characterized by painless vaginal bleeding.






10. Monitors effectiveness of anticoagulation therapy






11. BUN lab values; evaluates renal function






12. Most common complications is dysrhythmia - seeing drop in BP






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






14. Maintains balance.






15. Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.






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






17. Seconds/PTT; upper limit of normal






18. High calories - high protein - low fat diet






19. Optimal LDL levels






20. Pain at umbilicus radiating down to groin; bulge in r/lower quad.






21. Lasts for up to one year.






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






23. Lethargic - dehydrated - malnourished.






24. WBC values - children






25. Heat - range of motion exercises - weight reduction






26. SaO2 levels






27. Seconds/PTT; lower limit of normal -






28. Regulates cardiac rhythm - increasing cardiac output






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






30. ___ insulin peaks in 2-4 hours.






31. HDL - men (good cholesterol)






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






33. Platelet count in thousands






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






35. Hypothyroidism - slows all body functions.






36. Tuning fork held against mastoid bone






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






38. Treates Hyperkalemia






39. ____ ____ causes vertigo.

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40. Treat w/steroid replacement for life.

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






42. Delusions of persecution






43. PaCO2 levels






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






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






46. Missed periods or spotting w/abdominal pain.






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






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

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






50. Respiratory alkalosis