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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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1. Disappears 3-4 months






2. WBC values - children






3. Platelet count in thousands






4. Eyes not properly aligned w/each other.






5. Heat - range of motion exercises - weight reduction






6. Seconds/PTT; lower limit of normal -






7. RBC values men; million/mm3






8. Hematocrit levels - children; %






9. Treats IBS






10. Treates Hyperkalemia






11. Lasts for up to one year.






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






13. Paresthesias (burning - tingling) - muscle weakness - inc sensitivity to digitalis.






14. Characterized by painless vaginal bleeding.






15. Causes photosensitivity - use sun screen.






16. Optimal LDL levels






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






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






19. Hemoglobin values - children; g/DL






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






21. Triglyceride Lab values






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

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23. Tests for the presence of tardive dyskinesia.






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






25. Facial swelling and proteinuria






26. Seconds/PT.






27. Serum Albumin - detects protein malnutrition






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






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






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






31. Hypothyroidism - slows all body functions.






32. Measures cognitive function






33. Respiratory alkalosis






34. Regulates cardiac rhythm - increasing cardiac output






35. Hematocrit levels - men; %






36. Metabolic acidosis






37. BUN lab values; evaluates renal function






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

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39. HDL - men (good cholesterol)






40. Tuning fork held against mastoid bone






41. ESR men






42. Missed periods or spotting w/abdominal pain.






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






44. Normal Magnesium levels






45. Creatinine (CR) infant






46. Delusions of persecution






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






48. Contraindicated with SSRI's.

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






50. Episodes of intense facial pain.