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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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






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






3. Respiratory alkalosis






4. Hypothyroidism - slows all body functions.






5. Treates Hyperkalemia






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






7. Monitors effectiveness of anticoagulation therapy






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






9. Support group for infertility






10. Serum Albumin - detects protein malnutrition






11. Creatinine (CR) women






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






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






14. Measures cognitive function






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






16. Treats tetany from damage to parathyroid gland






17. S3 ventricular gallop






18. Respiratory acidosis






19. Missed periods or spotting w/abdominal pain.






20. Monitors effectivness of coumadin therapy






21. RBC values men; million/mm3






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






23. Creatinine (CR) men






24. HDL - women (good cholesterol)






25. Fatigue - pallor - exertional dyspnea.






26. Add ___ - subtract ____ - Add ___






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






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






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






30. INR; prosthetic heartvalves






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






32. PaO2 levels - measurement of oxygen in arterial blood






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






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






35. BUN lab values; evaluates renal function






36. Platelet count in thousands






37. Disappears 3-4 months.






38. Treat w/steroid replacement for life.

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

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

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






42. Metabolic alkalosis






43. Delusions of persecution






44. Facial swelling and proteinuria






45. Adrenal glands do not produce sufficient steroid hormones

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






47. Normal calcium levels.






48. Treats IBS






49. RBC values children; million/mm3






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