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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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1. ___ insulin peaks in 2-4 hours.






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






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






4. Maintains balance.






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






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






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






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






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


10. RBC values men; million/mm3






11. Contraindicated with SSRI's.


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






13. Normal ___ levels 8-20 units.






14. Normal Magnesium levels






15. Tests for the presence of tardive dyskinesia.






16. Creatinine (CR) infant






17. Episodes of intense facial pain.






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






19. Borderline LDL levels






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






21. ESR women under 50






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






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






24. Treats IBS






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






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






27. HDL - men (good cholesterol)






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






29. WBC values - children






30. High calories - high protein - low fat diet






31. Respiratory acidosis






32. Causes photosensitivity - use sun screen.






33. Hemoglobin values - women; g/DL






34. Seconds/PTT; lower limit of normal -






35. PaCO2 levels






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






37. Hemoglobin values - children; g/DL






38. Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.






39. Respiratory alkalosis






40. Facial swelling and proteinuria






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






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






43. Missed periods or spotting w/abdominal pain.






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






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






46. Add ___ - subtract ____ - Add ___






47. Monitors effectivness of coumadin therapy






48. PaO2 levels - measurement of oxygen in arterial blood






49. Hernia repair.






50. Adrenal glands do not produce sufficient steroid hormones