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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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1. Metabolic acidosis






2. Normal Magnesium levels






3. Delusions of persecution






4. Treat w/steroid replacement for life.

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






6. Platelet count in thousands






7. RhoGAM is given to mothers who are ___ ____ - who have Rh - positive babies when baby has a negative coombs test.






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

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9. ___ insulin peaks in 2-4 hours.






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






11. WBC values - children






12. Treates Hyperkalemia






13. Daily weights - high protein diets.






14. Contraindicated with SSRI's.

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15. Respiratory acidosis






16. Triglyceride Lab values






17. SaO2 levels






18. Normal ___ levels 8-20 units.






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






20. Hypothyroidism - slows all body functions.






21. Lasts for up to one year.






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






23. ____ ____ causes vertigo.

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24. HDL - women (good cholesterol)






25. Hemoglobin values - children; g/DL






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






27. Creatinine (CR) infant






28. PaO2 levels - measurement of oxygen in arterial blood






29. Seconds/PT.






30. Optimal LDL levels






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

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32. Metabolic alkalosis






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






34. Can indicate peritonitis






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






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






37. Missed periods or spotting w/abdominal pain.






38. HCO3 - Bicarbonate






39. Causes photosensitivity - use sun screen.






40. WBC values - adults.






41. Normal calcium levels.






42. Monitors effectiveness of heparin therapy






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






44. Hematocrit levels - children; %






45. Treats tetany from damage to parathyroid gland






46. Awakens at night w/heartburn.






47. Limit intake of red meat & shellfish.






48. Serum Albumin - detects protein malnutrition






49. Tuning fork held in middle of forehead.






50. Tests for the presence of tardive dyskinesia.