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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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1. BUN lab values; evaluates renal function






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






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






4. Infants born to diabetics are at greater risk to develope _____.






5. Optimal LDL levels






6. Hematocrit levels - children; %






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

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8. HCO3 - Bicarbonate






9. Borderline LDL levels






10. Disappears 3-4 months.






11. Measures cognitive function






12. Tuning fork held in middle of forehead.






13. Normal calcium levels.






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






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






16. Contraindicated with SSRI's.

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17. WBC values - children






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






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






20. Prone to fluid overload and CHF due to Na and water retention.

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21. Regulates cardiac rhythm - increasing cardiac output






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






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






24. Monitors effectiveness of anticoagulation therapy






25. Can indicate peritonitis






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






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






28. Contact precautions required.






29. Major concern for patients with abruptio placentae.






30. ____ ____ causes vertigo.

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31. Eyes not properly aligned w/each other.






32. High LDL levels






33. Causes photosensitivity - use sun screen.






34. ___ insulin peaks in 2-4 hours.






35. PaO2 levels - measurement of oxygen in arterial blood






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

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37. Treats tetany from damage to parathyroid gland






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






39. SaO2 levels






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






41. Hematocrit levels - men; %






42. Hemoglobin values - children; g/DL






43. Maintains balance.






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






45. Adrenal glands do not produce sufficient steroid hormones

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46. Hernia repair.






47. S3 ventricular gallop






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






49. Facial swelling and proteinuria






50. Creatinine (CR) women