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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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1. Seconds/PT.






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






3. Borderline LDL levels






4. Monitors effectiveness of anticoagulation therapy






5. ____ ____ causes vertigo.

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6. Hemoglobin values - men; g/DL






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






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






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






10. Increase neuormuscular irritability - tremors - tetany - seizures; caused by alcoholism - gi suction - diarrhea - intestinal fistulas.






11. Normal ___ levels 8-20 units.






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






13. ESR women under 50






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






15. ___ insulin peaks in 2-4 hours.






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






17. Limit intake of red meat & shellfish.






18. Adrenal glands do not produce sufficient steroid hormones

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19. Awakens at night w/heartburn.






20. Metabolic acidosis






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






22. Trigeminal nerve provides sensation to facial muscles.






23. Lasts for up to one year.






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






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






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






27. Daily weights - high protein diets.






28. ESR men






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






30. Major concern for patients with abruptio placentae.






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






32. Support group for infertility






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

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34. Contact precautions required.






35. Delusions of persecution






36. Treat w/steroid replacement for life.

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






38. Respiratory alkalosis






39. Measures cognitive function






40. Regulates cardiac rhythm - increasing cardiac output






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






42. Monitors effectivness of coumadin therapy






43. Treats IBS






44. S3 ventricular gallop






45. Hematocrit levels - children; %






46. Tests for the presence of tardive dyskinesia.






47. High calories - high protein - low fat diet






48. Characterized by painless vaginal bleeding.






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






50. Can indicate peritonitis