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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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






2. Hematocrit levels - women; %






3. Support group for infertility






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






5. Respiratory acidosis






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






7. Heat - range of motion exercises - weight reduction






8. Awakens at night w/heartburn.






9. Tuning fork held against mastoid bone






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






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






12. Trigeminal nerve provides sensation to facial muscles.






13. Risk for laryngospasm; tracheostomy set needed by patient.






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

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15. Contraindicated with SSRI's.

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16. Creatinine (CR) infant






17. Optimal LDL levels






18. Contact precautions required.






19. Normal Magnesium levels






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






21. ESR men






22. Can indicate peritonitis






23. Seconds/PT.






24. Monitors effectiveness of heparin therapy






25. Platelet count in thousands






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






27. Metabolic alkalosis






28. Adrenal glands do not produce sufficient steroid hormones

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29. Maintains balance.






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






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






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






33. Hemoglobin values - women; g/DL






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






35. Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.






36. Hemoglobin values - children; g/DL






37. Lasts for up to one year.






38. RBC values men; million/mm3






39. Normal calcium levels.






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






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






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






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






44. Serum Albumin - detects protein malnutrition






45. Lethargic - dehydrated - malnourished.






46. PaCO2 levels






47. Creatinine (CR) women






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






49. Limit intake of red meat & shellfish.






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

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