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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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1. Measures cognitive function






2. Hematocrit levels - children; %






3. Maintains balance.






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






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

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6. Limit intake of red meat & shellfish.






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






8. RBC values women; million/mm3






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






10. Hemoglobin values - women; g/DL






11. INR; prosthetic heartvalves






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






13. ___ insulin peaks in 2-4 hours.






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






15. Monitors effectivness of coumadin therapy






16. Tests for the presence of tardive dyskinesia.






17. Hematocrit levels - women; %






18. PaO2 levels - measurement of oxygen in arterial blood






19. Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.






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






21. High calories - high protein - low fat diet






22. Monitors effectiveness of heparin therapy






23. Serum Albumin - detects protein malnutrition






24. Intermediate acting insulin; white & cloudy solution.






25. HCO3 - Bicarbonate






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






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






28. Respiratory acidosis






29. Normal Magnesium levels






30. High LDL levels






31. Support group for infertility






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






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






34. Contact precautions required.






35. WBC values - adults.






36. Contraindicated with SSRI's.

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37. Monitors effectiveness of anticoagulation therapy






38. Hemoglobin values - men; g/DL






39. Discontinuing ____ abruptly would cause diaphoresis - confusion - and tachycardia.






40. Seconds/PT.






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

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42. HDL - men (good cholesterol)






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






44. Eyes not properly aligned w/each other.






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






46. HDL - women (good cholesterol)






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






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






49. Characterized by painless vaginal bleeding.






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