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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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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. Seconds/PTT; lower limit of normal -






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






3. ESR women under 50






4. Lethargic - dehydrated - malnourished.






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






6. ___ insulin peaks in 2-4 hours.






7. BUN lab values; evaluates renal function






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






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






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






11. Hernia repair.






12. Limit intake of red meat & shellfish.






13. HDL - men (good cholesterol)






14. Add ___ - subtract ____ - Add ___






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






16. Heat - range of motion exercises - weight reduction






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






18. Regulates cardiac rhythm - increasing cardiac output






19. PaCO2 levels






20. Delusions of persecution






21. Treat w/steroid replacement for life.


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






23. Hematocrit levels - children; %






24. Hemoglobin values - women; g/DL






25. WBC values - children






26. Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.






27. WBC values - adults.






28. Tuning fork held in middle of forehead.






29. Contact precautions required.






30. Tetany - seizures - confusion - irritability; calcium gluconate & airway maintainence.






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






32. Causes photosensitivity - use sun screen.






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






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






35. Can indicate peritonitis






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






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






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






39. Metabolic acidosis






40. Optimal LDL levels






41. Hematocrit levels - women; %






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






43. Eyes not properly aligned w/each other.






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






45. Episodes of intense facial pain.






46. Treates Hyperkalemia






47. Monitors effectiveness of heparin therapy






48. Hemoglobin values - men; g/DL






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






50. Normal calcium levels.