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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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1. Major concern for patients with abruptio placentae.






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






3. Episodes of intense facial pain.






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






5. Seconds/PT.






6. Nausea - muscle cramps - confusion - muscle twitching - convulsions






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






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






9. Awakens at night w/heartburn.






10. INR; prosthetic heartvalves






11. Metabolic alkalosis






12. High LDL levels






13. Facial swelling and proteinuria






14. Lethargic - dehydrated - malnourished.






15. HCO3 - Bicarbonate






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






17. Eyes not properly aligned w/each other.






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






19. Intermediate acting insulin; white & cloudy solution.






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

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21. Maintains balance.






22. RBC values children; million/mm3






23. Delusions of persecution






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






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






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






27. Adrenal glands do not produce sufficient steroid hormones

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






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






30. Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.






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






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






33. RBC values men; million/mm3






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






35. Platelet count in thousands






36. Tests for the presence of tardive dyskinesia.






37. ___ insulin peaks in 2-4 hours.






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

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39. ESR women under 50






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






41. Measures cognitive function






42. Infants born to diabetics are at greater risk to develope _____.






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






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

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45. Treats tetany from damage to parathyroid gland






46. RBC values women; million/mm3






47. Optimal LDL levels






48. HDL - men (good cholesterol)






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






50. Speed at which RBC's settle in well - mixed venous blood; indicates inflammation.