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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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






2. PaO2 levels - measurement of oxygen in arterial blood






3. Respiratory alkalosis






4. HDL - women (good cholesterol)






5. Monitors effectiveness of heparin therapy






6. Limit intake of red meat & shellfish.






7. ____ ____ causes vertigo.


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






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






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






11. INR; A- fib - DVT - Pulmonary embolism






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






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






14. Serum Albumin - detects protein malnutrition






15. Respiratory acidosis






16. Triglyceride Lab values






17. Hematocrit levels - children; %






18. ___ insulin peaks in 2-4 hours.






19. Hematocrit levels - men; %






20. Creatinine (CR) men






21. Lack of coordination - muscle weakness - depressed/absent deep tendon reflexes - dysrhythmias; IV fluids - lasix - calcitonin.






22. RBC values children; million/mm3






23. Seconds/PTT; upper limit of normal






24. Adrenal glands do not produce sufficient steroid hormones


25. WBC values - adults.






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






27. Awakens at night w/heartburn.






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






29. Facial swelling and proteinuria






30. Hernia repair.






31. Can indicate peritonitis






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






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


34. Treats IBS






35. High calories - high protein - low fat diet






36. Major concern for patients with abruptio placentae.






37. BUN lab values; evaluates renal function






38. Hemoglobin values - women; g/DL






39. Contraindicated with SSRI's.


40. Metabolic alkalosis






41. Fatigue - pallor - exertional dyspnea.






42. Hematocrit levels - women; %






43. Trigeminal nerve provides sensation to facial muscles.






44. Normal ___ levels 8-20 units.






45. Tetany - seizures - confusion - irritability; calcium gluconate & airway maintainence.






46. Optimal LDL levels






47. Monitors effectiveness of anticoagulation therapy






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






49. Metabolic acidosis






50. INR; prosthetic heartvalves