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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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






2. High calories - high protein - low fat diet






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






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






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






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






7. Hematocrit levels - women; %






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






9. Metabolic alkalosis






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






11. Lethargy - increased temperature - disorentation - thirst - dry swollen tongue - tachycardia






12. Tests for the presence of tardive dyskinesia.






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






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






15. Hemoglobin values - children; g/DL






16. ___ insulin peaks in 2-4 hours.






17. Missed periods or spotting w/abdominal pain.






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






19. Delusions of persecution






20. Creatinine (CR) men






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






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






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






24. Lethargic - dehydrated - malnourished.






25. Contact precautions required.






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

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27. Hemoglobin values - men; g/DL






28. Heat - range of motion exercises - weight reduction






29. Daily weights - high protein diets.






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






31. Awakens at night w/heartburn.






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






33. Creatinine (CR) infant






34. Causes photosensitivity - use sun screen.






35. ESR men






36. Tuning fork held in middle of forehead.






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






38. Lasts for up to one year.






39. Facial swelling and proteinuria






40. BUN lab values; evaluates renal function






41. Treates Hyperkalemia






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






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

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44. Monitors effectiveness of anticoagulation therapy






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






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






47. Disappears 3-4 months






48. Eyes not properly aligned w/each other.






49. Respiratory alkalosis






50. Hemoglobin values - women; g/DL