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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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1. Depressed cardiac impulse transmission; facial flushing - absent deep tendon reflexes - paralysis; emergency support ventilation & calcium gluconate.






2. Support group for infertility






3. Optimal LDL levels






4. Intermediate acting insulin; white & cloudy solution.






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






6. WBC values - adults.






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






8. Respiratory acidosis






9. Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.






10. Fatigue - pallor - exertional dyspnea.






11. Treat w/steroid replacement for life.

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






13. Hypothyroidism - slows all body functions.






14. Major concern for patients with abruptio placentae.






15. Treats IBS






16. Monitors effectivness of coumadin therapy






17. ____ ____ causes vertigo.

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






19. Episodes of intense facial pain.






20. Monitors effectiveness of heparin therapy






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






22. Seconds/PTT; upper limit of normal






23. Contact precautions required.






24. Platelet count in thousands






25. ___ insulin peaks in 2-4 hours.






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






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






28. ESR men






29. SaO2 levels






30. Tuning fork held in middle of forehead.






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






32. Normal ___ levels 8-20 units.






33. Treats tetany from damage to parathyroid gland






34. Measures cognitive function






35. Hematocrit levels - children; %






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






37. Hemoglobin values - children; g/DL






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






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

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40. Creatinine (CR) women






41. ESR women under 50






42. Eyes not properly aligned w/each other.






43. Can indicate peritonitis






44. Treates Hyperkalemia






45. Seconds/PTT; lower limit of normal -






46. Borderline LDL levels






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






48. HCO3 - Bicarbonate






49. Disappears 3-4 months.






50. Severe headache from rapid onset of hypertension; profuse sweating.