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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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1. High calories - high protein - low fat diet






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






3. Triglyceride Lab values






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






5. Delusions of persecution






6. Missed periods or spotting w/abdominal pain.






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






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






9. Normal ___ levels 8-20 units.






10. Seconds/PT.






11. Seconds/PTT; lower limit of normal -






12. Normal Magnesium levels






13. Platelet count in thousands






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






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






16. Trigeminal nerve provides sensation to facial muscles.






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






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






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






20. Tuning fork held against mastoid bone






21. Limit intake of red meat & shellfish.






22. Creatinine (CR) women






23. Maintains balance.






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






25. Support group for infertility






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






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






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






29. Metabolic alkalosis






30. Fatigue - pallor - exertional dyspnea.






31. ___ insulin peaks in 2-4 hours.






32. Creatinine (CR) infant






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






34. SaO2 levels






35. Tuning fork held in middle of forehead.






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






37. Lethargic - dehydrated - malnourished.






38. RBC values men; million/mm3






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






40. HDL - men (good cholesterol)






41. Hematocrit levels - children; %






42. Hypothyroidism - slows all body functions.






43. S3 ventricular gallop






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

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

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46. Monitors effectiveness of heparin therapy






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






48. RBC values women; million/mm3






49. Major concern for patients with abruptio placentae.






50. Lasts for up to one year.