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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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1. Lethargic - dehydrated - malnourished.






2. ___ insulin peaks in 2-4 hours.






3. Limit intake of red meat & shellfish.






4. Contact precautions required.






5. Eyes not properly aligned w/each other.






6. Intermediate acting insulin; white & cloudy solution.






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






8. EKG changes - dysrhythmias - cardiac arrest - muscle weakness






9. Treates Hyperkalemia






10. Disappears 3-4 months






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






12. Normal Magnesium levels






13. Measures cognitive function






14. Seconds/PTT; upper limit of normal






15. ____ ____ causes vertigo.

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16. PaCO2 levels






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






18. Tuning fork held against mastoid bone






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






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






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






22. Causes photosensitivity - use sun screen.






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






24. Most common complications is dysrhythmia - seeing drop in BP






25. Add ___ - subtract ____ - Add ___






26. Treats tetany from damage to parathyroid gland






27. Monitors effectiveness of anticoagulation therapy






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






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






30. HCO3 - Bicarbonate






31. Awakens at night w/heartburn.






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






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






34. Maintains balance.






35. Tuning fork held in middle of forehead.






36. RBC values children; million/mm3






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






38. Can indicate peritonitis






39. Hematocrit levels - children; %






40. Metabolic alkalosis






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

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42. Respiratory alkalosis






43. Monitors effectiveness of heparin therapy






44. RBC values women; million/mm3






45. HDL - women (good cholesterol)






46. WBC values - adults.






47. Trigeminal nerve provides sensation to facial muscles.






48. Major concern for patients with abruptio placentae.






49. Hemoglobin values - women; g/DL






50. Missed periods or spotting w/abdominal pain.