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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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1. Hemoglobin values - children; g/DL






2. Water retention decreasing serum sodium levels; treat w/water restriction - diuretics - Declomycin.






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






4. HDL - women (good cholesterol)






5. Fatigue - pallor - exertional dyspnea.






6. Trigeminal nerve provides sensation to facial muscles.






7. Facial swelling and proteinuria






8. SaO2 levels






9. Creatinine (CR) women






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






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






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


13. Add ___ - subtract ____ - Add ___






14. Limit intake of red meat & shellfish.






15. Hypothyroidism - slows all body functions.






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






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






18. Seconds/PT.






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






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






21. Disappears 3-4 months






22. Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP); evaluates liver and bone function.






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






24. Monitors effectiveness of heparin therapy






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






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






27. Tuning fork held against mastoid bone






28. Creatinine (CR) men






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






30. ESR men






31. S3 ventricular gallop






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






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






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






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






36. PaCO2 levels






37. Characterized by painless vaginal bleeding.






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






39. Daily weights - high protein diets.






40. Metabolic acidosis






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






42. Metabolic alkalosis






43. Monitors effectivness of coumadin therapy






44. Lethargic - dehydrated - malnourished.






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






46. PaO2 levels - measurement of oxygen in arterial blood






47. ESR women under 50






48. Missed periods or spotting w/abdominal pain.






49. Hemoglobin values - women; g/DL






50. Delusions of persecution