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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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






2. Lethargy - increased temperature - disorentation - thirst - dry swollen tongue - tachycardia






3. Respiratory acidosis






4. Lasts for up to one year.






5. Regulates cardiac rhythm - increasing cardiac output






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

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






8. Disappears 3-4 months.






9. Daily weights - high protein diets.






10. INR; prosthetic heartvalves






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






12. BUN lab values; evaluates renal function






13. HDL - women (good cholesterol)






14. HDL - men (good cholesterol)






15. Contact precautions required.






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

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17. Awakens at night w/heartburn.






18. PaO2 levels - measurement of oxygen in arterial blood






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






20. Hernia repair.






21. ESR women under 50






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






23. Optimal LDL levels






24. Characterized by painless vaginal bleeding.






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






26. Delusions of persecution






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






28. Hemoglobin values - children; g/DL






29. Orogastric tube designed for rapid lavage; suction equipment needed to reduce risk of aspiration.






30. Normal calcium levels.






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






32. WBC values - adults.






33. Trigeminal nerve provides sensation to facial muscles.






34. Major concern for patients with abruptio placentae.






35. Metabolic acidosis






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






37. Cranial nerve ___ is the facial nerve that when damaged causes facial paralysis.






38. Eyes not properly aligned w/each other.






39. Contraindicated with SSRI's.

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40. ESR men






41. ____ ____ causes vertigo.

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42. Normal Magnesium levels






43. Nausea - muscle cramps - confusion - muscle twitching - convulsions






44. Hematocrit levels - children; %






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






46. Disappears 3-4 months






47. Treates Hyperkalemia






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






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






50. Hematocrit levels - women; %