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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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1. Contraindicated with SSRI's.

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2. Hematocrit levels - men; %






3. Treats tetany from damage to parathyroid gland






4. Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.






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






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

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






8. Treates Hyperkalemia






9. RBC values men; million/mm3






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

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11. Limit intake of red meat & shellfish.






12. Platelet count in thousands






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






14. Depressed cardiac impulse transmission; facial flushing - absent deep tendon reflexes - paralysis; emergency support ventilation & calcium gluconate.






15. Fatigue - pallor - exertional dyspnea.






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






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

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






19. Metabolic alkalosis






20. Seconds/PT.






21. Nausea - muscle cramps - confusion - muscle twitching - convulsions






22. Seconds/PTT; upper limit of normal






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






24. WBC values - children






25. Hematocrit levels - women; %






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






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






28. Hemoglobin values - women; g/DL






29. Respiratory alkalosis






30. Disappears 3-4 months.






31. Measures cognitive function






32. Maintains balance.






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






34. ___ insulin peaks in 2-4 hours.






35. Characterized by painless vaginal bleeding.






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






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






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






39. Monitors effectiveness of heparin therapy






40. Hemoglobin values - children; g/DL






41. PaCO2 levels






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






43. Lethargic - dehydrated - malnourished.






44. Tuning fork held in middle of forehead.






45. Major concern for patients with abruptio placentae.






46. Disappears 3-4 months






47. Can indicate peritonitis






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






49. Episodes of intense facial pain.






50. High calories - high protein - low fat diet