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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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1. Disappears 3-4 months.






2. Facial swelling and proteinuria






3. Monitors effectiveness of heparin therapy






4. Creatinine (CR) men






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






6. Lethargic - dehydrated - malnourished.






7. ___ insulin peaks in 2-4 hours.






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






9. Adrenal glands do not produce sufficient steroid hormones

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






11. Monitors effectiveness of anticoagulation therapy






12. Optimal LDL levels






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






14. Hematocrit levels - women; %






15. ESR men






16. WBC values - children






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






18. Limit intake of red meat & shellfish.






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






20. HDL - men (good cholesterol)






21. Seconds/PTT; lower limit of normal -






22. RBC values women; million/mm3






23. BUN lab values; evaluates renal function






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

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25. Respiratory alkalosis






26. Can indicate peritonitis






27. RBC values men; million/mm3






28. Creatinine (CR) women






29. Episodes of intense facial pain.






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






31. Platelet count in thousands






32. Awakens at night w/heartburn.






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






34. Metabolic alkalosis






35. Tuning fork held in middle of forehead.






36. RBC values children; million/mm3






37. Daily weights - high protein diets.






38. Tests for the presence of tardive dyskinesia.






39. Heat - range of motion exercises - weight reduction






40. Metabolic acidosis






41. Add ___ - subtract ____ - Add ___






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






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






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






45. Triglyceride Lab values






46. Respiratory acidosis






47. Eyes not properly aligned w/each other.






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






49. High LDL levels






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