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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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






2. Monitors effectiveness of anticoagulation therapy






3. Intermediate acting insulin; white & cloudy solution.






4. Optimal LDL levels






5. Respiratory alkalosis






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






7. Maintains balance.






8. ESR men






9. ESR women under 50






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






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






12. Treates Hyperkalemia






13. Episodes of intense facial pain.






14. Tests for the presence of tardive dyskinesia.






15. Missed periods or spotting w/abdominal pain.






16. WBC values - children






17. Metabolic alkalosis






18. Creatinine (CR) men






19. Seconds/PT.






20. Limit intake of red meat & shellfish.






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






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






23. SaO2 levels






24. Trigeminal nerve provides sensation to facial muscles.






25. Platelet count in thousands






26. Add ___ - subtract ____ - Add ___






27. Normal ___ levels 8-20 units.






28. RBC values children; million/mm3






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






30. Normal Magnesium levels






31. S3 ventricular gallop






32. BUN lab values; evaluates renal function






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






34. Hypothyroidism - slows all body functions.






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






36. RBC values men; million/mm3






37. Respiratory acidosis






38. Severe headache from rapid onset of hypertension; profuse sweating.






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


40. Delusions of persecution






41. Seconds/PTT; upper limit of normal






42. Measures cognitive function






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






44. Disappears 3-4 months.






45. Support group for infertility






46. Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.






47. Excessive urine output - severe hydration - excessive thirst - anorexia - weakness; Treat w/ Pitressin.






48. Major concern for patients with abruptio placentae.






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






50. Monitors effectiveness of heparin therapy