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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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1. Treates Hyperkalemia






2. Tuning fork held against mastoid bone






3. Creatinine (CR) men






4. WBC values - adults.






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






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






7. ESR women under 50






8. Hernia repair.






9. Can indicate peritonitis






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






11. Treats tetany from damage to parathyroid gland






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






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






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






15. Hematocrit levels - children; %






16. Heat - range of motion exercises - weight reduction






17. Seconds/PT.






18. High calories - high protein - low fat diet






19. Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.






20. Tests for the presence of tardive dyskinesia.






21. ___ insulin peaks in 2-4 hours.






22. Measures cognitive function






23. Intermediate acting insulin; white & cloudy solution.






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






25. Serum Albumin - detects protein malnutrition






26. Trigeminal nerve provides sensation to facial muscles.






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






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






29. Normal Magnesium levels






30. Metabolic alkalosis






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






32. Monitors effectivness of coumadin therapy






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






34. HDL - men (good cholesterol)






35. Hemoglobin values - women; g/DL






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






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






38. Major concern for patients with abruptio placentae.






39. Monitors effectiveness of heparin therapy






40. Tuning fork held in middle of forehead.






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






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






43. Treats IBS






44. ____ ____ causes vertigo.

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45. Hemoglobin values - children; g/DL






46. HCO3 - Bicarbonate






47. ESR men






48. PaCO2 levels






49. Hemoglobin values - men; g/DL






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

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