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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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






2. Respiratory alkalosis






3. Monitors effectiveness of heparin therapy






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






5. Major concern for patients with abruptio placentae.






6. Monitors effectivness of coumadin therapy






7. Treats IBS






8. Trigeminal nerve provides sensation to facial muscles.






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






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






11. Support group for parents who've lost a newborn or had a miscarriage.






12. Seconds/PTT; upper limit of normal






13. Support group for infertility






14. Regulates cardiac rhythm - increasing cardiac output






15. Delusions of persecution






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






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






18. Limit intake of red meat & shellfish.






19. Optimal LDL levels






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






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






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






23. Tuning fork held in middle of forehead.






24. RBC values women; million/mm3






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






26. RBC values men; million/mm3






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






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






29. Disappears 3-4 months






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






31. Seconds/PTT; lower limit of normal -






32. Hemoglobin values - men; g/DL






33. Episodes of intense facial pain.






34. RBC values children; million/mm3






35. Maintains balance.






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






37. Hematocrit levels - men; %






38. Treates Hyperkalemia






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






40. ESR women under 50






41. Add ___ - subtract ____ - Add ___






42. High LDL levels






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

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44. Missed periods or spotting w/abdominal pain.






45. Platelet count in thousands






46. Characterized by painless vaginal bleeding.






47. HCO3 - Bicarbonate






48. Normal Magnesium levels






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






50. Contact precautions required.