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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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1. ESR women under 50






2. Major concern for patients with abruptio placentae.






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






4. Hematocrit levels - children; %






5. HDL - women (good cholesterol)






6. Lasts for up to one year.






7. Normal calcium levels.






8. Hemoglobin values - children; g/DL






9. Measures cognitive function






10. ESR men






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






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






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






14. Metabolic alkalosis






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






16. Depressed cardiac impulse transmission; facial flushing - absent deep tendon reflexes - paralysis; emergency support ventilation & calcium gluconate.






17. Treats IBS






18. Intermediate acting insulin; white & cloudy solution.






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






20. Eyes not properly aligned w/each other.






21. Disappears 3-4 months






22. INR; prosthetic heartvalves






23. Hematocrit levels - men; %






24. HDL - men (good cholesterol)






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






26. Causes photosensitivity - use sun screen.






27. Awakens at night w/heartburn.






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






29. Creatinine (CR) infant






30. Missed periods or spotting w/abdominal pain.






31. Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.






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






33. Add ___ - subtract ____ - Add ___






34. Characterized by painless vaginal bleeding.






35. Treat w/steroid replacement for life.

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






37. High calories - high protein - low fat diet






38. Fatigue - pallor - exertional dyspnea.






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






40. Seconds/PT.






41. Treats tetany from damage to parathyroid gland






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






43. Respiratory acidosis






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






45. Tuning fork held against mastoid bone






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

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






48. Support group for infertility






49. Borderline LDL levels






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