PolarBear44

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   PolarBear44 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX

   Displacement of a bone at a joint, such as the femur or vertebrae, is called SUBLUXATION.

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   PolarBear44 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX

   Mean arterial pressure of greater than 100 mm Hg after 20 weeks of pregnancy is considered hypertension.

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   PolarBear44 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX

   The hemoglobin electrophoreses test differentiates between sickle cell trait and sickle cell anemia.

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   PolarBear44 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX

   Reiter syndrome - causes a triad of symptoms: arthritis, conjunctivitis, and urethritis.

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   PolarBear44 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX

   an alcoholic client receives thiamine to help prevent peripheral neuropathy and Korsakoff's syndrome..

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   PolarBear44 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX

   Neonates w/cystic fibrosis but do not have meconium ileus at birth have good appetites but gain weight slowly.

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   PolarBear44 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX

   Opiod analgesics may not relieve "phantom limb" after limb amputation.

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   PolarBear44 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX

   Complications after an amniocentesis may include: - abdominal cramping, or spontaneous vaginal bleeding.

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   PolarBear44 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX

   Blue dye in cimetidine (Tagamet) can cause a false-positive result on a fecal occult blood test such as a Hemoccult test.

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    PolarBear44 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX

    Buck's traction is used to immobilize and reduce spasms in a fractured hip.

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    PolarBear44 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX

    S/S of Graves' disease: - enlarged thyroid, nervousness, heat intolerance, weight loss despite increased appetite, sweating, diarrhea, tremor, and palpitations.

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    PolarBear44 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX

    A drug that prevents premature destruction of dopamine is Sinemet {levodopa and carbidopa}

13. Need help on how to prepare for then nclex rn. Failed first time I took the test.

    PolarBear44 replied to PolarBear44's topic in NCLEX

    focusnclex - It's a horrible feeling I know, but you are right with prayer and Suzzane's plan we will succeed. Best of luck to you. :rcgtku:

14. Need help on how to prepare for then nclex rn. Failed first time I took the test.

    PolarBear44 replied to PolarBear44's topic in NCLEX

    Suzanne You are so kind and generous, I'm glad to know that there are still people who really do care. :rcgtku:

15. Need help on how to prepare for then nclex rn. Failed first time I took the test.

    PolarBear44 replied to PolarBear44's topic in NCLEX

    I've read many positive threads about Suzanne's plan, and thus have decided to go out and buy Saunders 4th ed., since I only have the third addition at home. If there is any other book that you think is well worth the money for the nclex rn, please l...