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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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

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2. Respiratory acidosis






3. Monitors effectivness of coumadin therapy






4. Tuning fork held in middle of forehead.






5. Monitors effectiveness of heparin therapy






6. PaCO2 levels






7. Awakens at night w/heartburn.






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






9. PaO2 levels - measurement of oxygen in arterial blood






10. Heat - range of motion exercises - weight reduction






11. Seconds/PTT; lower limit of normal -






12. Eyes not properly aligned w/each other.






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






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






15. Add ___ - subtract ____ - Add ___






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






17. Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.






18. BUN lab values; evaluates renal function






19. Triglyceride Lab values






20. Hemoglobin values - children; g/DL






21. Hematocrit levels - children; %






22. Lethargic - dehydrated - malnourished.






23. Hemoglobin values - men; g/DL






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






25. Serum Albumin - detects protein malnutrition






26. ESR men






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






28. RBC values women; million/mm3






29. Creatine kinase (CK); child; used to detect acute mi






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






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






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






33. INR; prosthetic heartvalves






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

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35. Hematocrit levels - women; %






36. HDL - women (good cholesterol)






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






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






39. Fatigue - pallor - exertional dyspnea.






40. Hemoglobin values - women; g/DL






41. Can indicate peritonitis






42. Disappears 3-4 months






43. ____ ____ causes vertigo.

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44. Major concern for patients with abruptio placentae.






45. Trigeminal nerve provides sensation to facial muscles.






46. Limit intake of red meat & shellfish.






47. Intermediate acting insulin; white & cloudy solution.






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






49. Tests for the presence of tardive dyskinesia.






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