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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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1. Seconds/PTT; lower limit of normal -






2. HDL - women (good cholesterol)






3. Inflammation of protective covering of brain and spinal cord.






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






5. Awakens at night w/heartburn.






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






7. Serum Albumin - detects protein malnutrition






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






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






10. Episodes of intense facial pain.






11. Treats tetany from damage to parathyroid gland






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






13. Hematocrit levels - women; %






14. Optimal LDL levels






15. INR; prosthetic heartvalves






16. Normal Magnesium levels






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






18. S3 ventricular gallop






19. Causes photosensitivity - use sun screen.






20. PaO2 levels - measurement of oxygen in arterial blood






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






22. Maintains balance.






23. BUN lab values; evaluates renal function






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






25. ___ insulin peaks in 2-4 hours.






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






27. Metabolic alkalosis






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






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


30. Adrenal glands do not produce sufficient steroid hormones


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






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






33. Pattern of alternating diarrhea and constipation w/no inflammation.






34. Hemoglobin values - women; g/DL






35. ESR women under 50






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






37. HDL - men (good cholesterol)






38. Characterized by painless vaginal bleeding.






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


40. ____ ____ causes vertigo.


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






42. Seconds/PTT; upper limit of normal






43. ESR men






44. Tests for the presence of tardive dyskinesia.






45. Creatinine (CR) men






46. Low calcium; need high calcium & low phosphorus diet.






47. Normal ___ levels 8-20 units.






48. Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.






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






50. Can indicate peritonitis