WGU D236 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OA
STUDYGUIDE EXAM (ACTUAL EXAM)
QUESTIONS WITH VERY ELABORATED
ANSWERS CORRECTRY WELL ORGANIZED
LATEST 2024 – 2025 ALREADY GRADED A+
What is another name for immunoglobulins? - ANSWERS-antibodies
Renin, angiotensin, and aldosterone are all what? - ANSWERS-Hormones
A thrombus that is moving through the body is now: - ANSWERS-An embolus
Name 2 s/s of appendicitis: - ANSWERS-a. Fever
b. Nausea
Name 2 causes of pancreatitis: - ANSWERS-a. Intestinal blockage
b. Alcoholism
,This is due to a rupture & bleeding cerebral artery: - ANSWERS-Hemorrhagic
stroke
Sudden, severe "Thunderclap" HA is a s/s of what? - ANSWERS-Subarachnoid
Hemorrhage (SAH)
What happens when burns exceed 30% of the body? - ANSWERS-Normal organ
function is disrupted
If a patient survives a burn, what is likely to kill them? - ANSWERS-Infection
What is the common cause of hip, wrist, or vertebrae compression fractures? -
ANSWERS-Osteoporosis
Osteomalacia in kids is called what? - ANSWERS-Rickett's
Molecules passively spreading from high to low concentration is called what? -
ANSWERS-Diffusion
How does hyperventilation change CO2 & pH? - ANSWERS-Decreases CO2 and
raises pH
,How does hypoventilation change CO2 & pH? - ANSWERS-Increases CO2 and
decreases pH
These 2 organs regulate the body's acid/base balance: - ANSWERS-Lungs and
kidneys
Colchicine reduces uric acid in what disease? - ANSWERS-Gout
What is the most common cause of osteomyelitis? - ANSWERS-Staph aureus
What are 3 causes of conjunctivitis? - ANSWERS-Bacterial
Viral
Allergic
What is Turner Syndrome and what causes it? - ANSWERS-a. One of the X
chromosomes is missing or partially missing
b. Causes short stature, ovaries do not develop, heart issues
c. Affects females only
Which chromosome do men inherit from their dads? - ANSWERS-Y - Chromosome
This is when too much food remains in the intestine and prevents proper water
absorption - ANSWERS-Osmotic diarrhea
, Name 3 trigger foods for osmotic diarrhea: - ANSWERS-A. Lactose
b. Artificial sweets
c. Carbohydrates
Name two treatments for prostate cancer - ANSWERS-a. Cryotherapy /
Cryosurgery
b. Proton therapy
c. Bisphosphonate therapy
Name 3 increased risk factors for hemorrhagic stroke: - ANSWERS-a. Increased BP
b. Increased LDL Cholesterol
c. Smoking
d. Diabetes
e. Family Hx of stroke
f. Stress
Name 3 causes of pericarditis: - ANSWERS-a. Infection (viral / bacterial)
b. MI
c. OHS
d. Injury
e. Autoimmune / Inflammatory disease
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