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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Regulates cardiac rhythm - increasing cardiac output






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






3. INR; A- fib - DVT - Pulmonary embolism






4. Hernia repair.






5. Awakens at night w/heartburn.






6. PaO2 levels - measurement of oxygen in arterial blood






7. Given in labor can cause slow respirations and hyporeflexia in newborns.






8. Hematocrit levels - men; %






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






10. Heat - range of motion exercises - weight reduction






11. Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.






12. Serum Albumin - detects protein malnutrition






13. Delusions of persecution






14. Orogastric tube designed for rapid lavage; suction equipment needed to reduce risk of aspiration.






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






16. WBC values - children






17. Seconds/PTT; upper limit of normal






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






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






20. Causes photosensitivity - use sun screen.






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






22. ESR men






23. Tuning fork held in middle of forehead.






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






25. Limit intake of red meat & shellfish.






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






27. Borderline LDL levels






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






29. Disappears 3-4 months.






30. Can indicate peritonitis






31. WBC values - adults.






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






33. Monitors effectiveness of anticoagulation therapy






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






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






36. Treates Hyperkalemia






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






38. Hemoglobin values - women; g/DL






39. ESR women under 50






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


41. Monitors effectivness of coumadin therapy






42. SaO2 levels






43. Intermediate acting insulin; white & cloudy solution.






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






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


46. Eyes not properly aligned w/each other.






47. HDL - men (good cholesterol)






48. Facial swelling and proteinuria






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






50. Seconds/PTT; lower limit of normal -