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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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






2. BUN lab values; evaluates renal function






3. Intermediate acting insulin; white & cloudy solution.






4. Daily weights - high protein diets.






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






6. Treat w/steroid replacement for life.

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7. Seconds/PTT; lower limit of normal -






8. Hernia repair.






9. ___ ___ levels can be caused by chemotherapy or cancer.






10. Tests for the presence of tardive dyskinesia.






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






12. Hemoglobin values - children; g/DL






13. Treats IBS






14. Treates Hyperkalemia






15. Low calcium; need high calcium & low phosphorus diet.






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






17. Platelet count in thousands






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






19. Normal Magnesium levels






20. Monitors effectiveness of heparin therapy






21. Monitors effectiveness of anticoagulation therapy






22. Contact precautions required.






23. HCO3 - Bicarbonate






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






25. Optimal LDL levels






26. Support group for people who've lost children to cancer.






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






28. Trigeminal nerve provides sensation to facial muscles.






29. WBC values - children






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






31. PaCO2 levels






32. Major concern for patients with abruptio placentae.






33. HDL - men (good cholesterol)






34. Support group for infertility






35. Creatinine (CR) women






36. Disappears 3-4 months






37. Seconds/PTT; upper limit of normal






38. Hemoglobin values - women; g/DL






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

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

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41. Monitors effectivness of coumadin therapy






42. Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.






43. S3 ventricular gallop






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






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






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






47. Contraindicated with SSRI's.

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






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






50. Seconds/PT.