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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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1. Support group for infertility






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






3. Treats tetany from damage to parathyroid gland






4. HDL - men (good cholesterol)






5. Episodes of intense facial pain.






6. ESR men






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






8. Adrenal glands do not produce sufficient steroid hormones

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9. Normal calcium levels.






10. Limit intake of red meat & shellfish.






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






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






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






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






15. Hypothyroidism - slows all body functions.






16. PaO2 levels - measurement of oxygen in arterial blood






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






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






19. HCO3 - Bicarbonate






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






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

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22. Regulates cardiac rhythm - increasing cardiac output






23. Add ___ - subtract ____ - Add ___






24. Delusions of persecution






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






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






27. RBC values women; million/mm3






28. SaO2 levels






29. High calories - high protein - low fat diet






30. Tuning fork held against mastoid bone






31. INR; prosthetic heartvalves






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






33. Lack of coordination - muscle weakness - depressed/absent deep tendon reflexes - dysrhythmias; IV fluids - lasix - calcitonin.






34. BUN lab values; evaluates renal function






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






36. Intermediate acting insulin; white & cloudy solution.






37. Fatigue - pallor - exertional dyspnea.






38. Respiratory alkalosis






39. S3 ventricular gallop






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






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






42. Taken w/meals and before bedtime; acne like rash.






43. Creatinine (CR) women






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






45. Monitors effectiveness of anticoagulation therapy






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






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

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48. Respiratory acidosis






49. RBC values men; million/mm3






50. ESR women under 50