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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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1. ESR women under 50






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






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






4. Hematocrit levels - children; %






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






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






7. HCO3 - Bicarbonate






8. RBC values women; million/mm3






9. High calories - high protein - low fat diet






10. ___ insulin peaks in 2-4 hours.






11. Seconds/PT.






12. Borderline LDL levels






13. Lasts for up to one year.






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






15. ____ ____ for patients who may have vericose veins.






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






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






18. Adrenal glands do not produce sufficient steroid hormones

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






20. Disappears 3-4 months.






21. Contact precautions required.






22. SaO2 levels






23. PaCO2 levels






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






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






26. Measures cognitive function






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

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28. ESR men






29. Facial swelling and proteinuria






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






31. RBC values children; million/mm3






32. Hypothyroidism - slows all body functions.






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






34. Treat w/steroid replacement for life.

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35. ____ ____ causes vertigo.

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






37. Disappears 3-4 months






38. Daily weights - high protein diets.






39. Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.






40. Hematocrit levels - men; %






41. Maintains balance.






42. Heat - range of motion exercises - weight reduction






43. HDL - men (good cholesterol)






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






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






46. Platelet count in thousands






47. Metabolic acidosis






48. Causes photosensitivity - use sun screen.






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






50. Creatinine (CR) women