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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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

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2. WBC values - adults.






3. Respiratory acidosis






4. Hematocrit levels - children; %






5. S3 ventricular gallop






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

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






8. Daily weights - high protein diets.






9. Limit intake of red meat & shellfish.






10. Regulates cardiac rhythm - increasing cardiac output






11. Disappears 3-4 months.






12. Add ___ - subtract ____ - Add ___






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






14. Monitors effectiveness of anticoagulation therapy






15. Support group for infertility






16. RBC values women; million/mm3






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






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






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






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






21. Serum Albumin - detects protein malnutrition






22. Normal calcium levels.






23. ___ insulin peaks in 2-4 hours.






24. ____ ____ causes vertigo.

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25. Hemoglobin values - children; g/DL






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






27. High calories - high protein - low fat diet






28. Heat - range of motion exercises - weight reduction






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






30. PaCO2 levels






31. Delusions of persecution






32. Disappears 3-4 months






33. Characterized by painless vaginal bleeding.






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






35. ESR men






36. Seconds/PT.






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






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






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






40. Treats IBS






41. Seconds/PTT; upper limit of normal






42. Tuning fork held in middle of forehead.






43. HCO3 - Bicarbonate






44. Hematocrit levels - men; %






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






46. Eyes not properly aligned w/each other.






47. Hemoglobin values - men; g/DL






48. Adrenal glands do not produce sufficient steroid hormones

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49. Contact precautions required.






50. Creatinine (CR) infant