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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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1. High calories - high protein - low fat diet






2. Contraindicated with SSRI's.

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3. Monitors effectiveness of anticoagulation therapy






4. Trigeminal nerve provides sensation to facial muscles.






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






6. Disappears 3-4 months.






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






8. Creatinine (CR) women






9. Lethargic - dehydrated - malnourished.






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






11. Limit intake of red meat & shellfish.






12. Hematocrit levels - men; %






13. RBC values children; million/mm3






14. ___ insulin peaks in 2-4 hours.






15. Fatigue - pallor - exertional dyspnea.






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






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






18. Respiratory acidosis






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






20. Tuning fork held against mastoid bone






21. Hemoglobin values - children; g/DL






22. Heat - range of motion exercises - weight reduction






23. Daily weights - high protein diets.






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






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






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






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






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

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29. RBC values men; million/mm3






30. RhoGAM is given to mothers who are ___ ____ - who have Rh - positive babies when baby has a negative coombs test.






31. Major concern for patients with abruptio placentae.






32. WBC values - adults.






33. Monitors effectiveness of heparin therapy






34. Hemoglobin values - women; g/DL






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






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






37. Missed periods or spotting w/abdominal pain.






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






39. Metabolic acidosis






40. BUN lab values; evaluates renal function






41. Lasts for up to one year.






42. Can indicate peritonitis






43. Adrenal glands do not produce sufficient steroid hormones

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44. SaO2 levels






45. Hemoglobin values - men; g/DL






46. Intermediate acting insulin; white & cloudy solution.






47. Monitors effectivness of coumadin therapy






48. Respiratory alkalosis






49. Contact precautions required.






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