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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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1. S3 ventricular gallop






2. EKG changes - dysrhythmias - cardiac arrest - muscle weakness






3. Prone to fluid overload and CHF due to Na and water retention.

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4. Platelet count in thousands






5. Seconds/PTT; lower limit of normal -






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






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






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






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






10. RBC values women; million/mm3






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






12. Delusions of persecution






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






14. Treat w/steroid replacement for life.

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15. Treates Hyperkalemia






16. Maintains balance.






17. Fatigue - pallor - exertional dyspnea.






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






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






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






21. WBC values - children






22. Hemoglobin values - women; g/DL






23. Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.






24. Measures cognitive function






25. Disappears 3-4 months






26. Hematocrit levels - women; %






27. Metabolic alkalosis






28. Disappears 3-4 months.






29. Hypothyroidism - slows all body functions.






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






31. ___ insulin peaks in 2-4 hours.






32. PaCO2 levels






33. HCO3 - Bicarbonate






34. Lethargic - dehydrated - malnourished.






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






36. Hernia repair.






37. Support group for people who've lost children to cancer.






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






39. Characterized by painless vaginal bleeding.






40. Missed periods or spotting w/abdominal pain.






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






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






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






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






45. Normal ___ levels 8-20 units.






46. WBC values - adults.






47. Respiratory alkalosis






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






49. Optimal LDL levels






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