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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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:

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

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 let me know... Thank you all for your help and support.:) P.S. If you have any additional study tips/suggestions, or know ways to reduce or deal with test anxiety please let me know.