WGU D236 Pathophysiology
(TIA) Transient Ischemic Attack - ANS - occurs when a clot forms in the blood vessel
in the brain but the body naturally dissolves it within 24 hours.
2nd degree (partial thickness) burns s/s - ANS - *Blisters outer and underlying layer
*painful
*swelling
a patient was recently diagnosed with lymphoma. what type of cells does the provider
know is a cancer of? - ANS - lymphocytes
Addison's disease symptoms - ANS - Severe pain, high fever, weakness, confusions,
N/V
*Craves Salt
avulsion fracture - ANS - a fracture that involves a portion of bone that is attached to a
muscle, a ligament, or tendon
Bladder cancer sign - ANS - *painless hematuria
Causes of Bell's Palsy - ANS - *caused by either viral infection or autoimmune
cerebral concussion (mild TBI) - ANS - Can develop post-concussive syndrome (PCS)
s/s: HA, lethargy, mental dullness, or other symptoms that persist for several months.
Cerebral Contusion - ANS - s/s: *HA, *dizziness, vomiting, *sudden weakness in an
arm or leg.
They may seem agitated, restless, or irritable, memory loss.
Vital signs: HR decreased, respirations decreased, and HTN which are signs of
pressure on the stem.
Usually more severe, can last hours to weeks the more edema that drowsier or
confused the patient.
Cirrhosis causes - ANS - Hepatitis C and Chronic alcohol use
Cirrhosis S/S - ANS - *Jaundice, ascites.
, Collagenous fibrous tissue becomes predominant in the liver.
class of Benzothiazotes meds used to treat ALS - ANS - rilozole
COPD umbrella conditions - ANS - *Asthma
*Emphysema
chronic bronchitis
Crohn's disease - ANS - **Entire GI tract, cobble stone appearance
CRRT - ANS - cleanses blood in a 24 hour cycle
Cushining's Syndrome symptoms - ANS - *Moon Face
*Acne
*High BP
*muscle Weakness
dehydration /fluid deficit s/s - ANS - *headache, dizziness, weakness, confusion, bad
breath, dry mouth, dark urine
diabetes insipidus (DI) definition - ANS - A disorder of salt and water metabolism.
can cause an imbalance in minerals in your blood such as Na and K+ that help maintain
fluid balance in your body.
diabetes insipidus (DI) symptoms - ANS - *High sodium levels
*Excess water loss
*BS NORMAL
*Low urine output
*polydipsia
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) Severe complications - ANS - *Cerebral Edema
Hypokalemia
Metabolic acidosis
difference between children and adult immunity - ANS - Native T Cells
Duodenal Ulcer Vs. Epigastric Ulcer - ANS - D: upper small intestine, pain in mid
stomach to upper stomach, intensifies when empty stomach or wakes you up at night.
E: inside esophagus, treatment change of lifestyle/ diet and meds.
(TIA) Transient Ischemic Attack - ANS - occurs when a clot forms in the blood vessel
in the brain but the body naturally dissolves it within 24 hours.
2nd degree (partial thickness) burns s/s - ANS - *Blisters outer and underlying layer
*painful
*swelling
a patient was recently diagnosed with lymphoma. what type of cells does the provider
know is a cancer of? - ANS - lymphocytes
Addison's disease symptoms - ANS - Severe pain, high fever, weakness, confusions,
N/V
*Craves Salt
avulsion fracture - ANS - a fracture that involves a portion of bone that is attached to a
muscle, a ligament, or tendon
Bladder cancer sign - ANS - *painless hematuria
Causes of Bell's Palsy - ANS - *caused by either viral infection or autoimmune
cerebral concussion (mild TBI) - ANS - Can develop post-concussive syndrome (PCS)
s/s: HA, lethargy, mental dullness, or other symptoms that persist for several months.
Cerebral Contusion - ANS - s/s: *HA, *dizziness, vomiting, *sudden weakness in an
arm or leg.
They may seem agitated, restless, or irritable, memory loss.
Vital signs: HR decreased, respirations decreased, and HTN which are signs of
pressure on the stem.
Usually more severe, can last hours to weeks the more edema that drowsier or
confused the patient.
Cirrhosis causes - ANS - Hepatitis C and Chronic alcohol use
Cirrhosis S/S - ANS - *Jaundice, ascites.
, Collagenous fibrous tissue becomes predominant in the liver.
class of Benzothiazotes meds used to treat ALS - ANS - rilozole
COPD umbrella conditions - ANS - *Asthma
*Emphysema
chronic bronchitis
Crohn's disease - ANS - **Entire GI tract, cobble stone appearance
CRRT - ANS - cleanses blood in a 24 hour cycle
Cushining's Syndrome symptoms - ANS - *Moon Face
*Acne
*High BP
*muscle Weakness
dehydration /fluid deficit s/s - ANS - *headache, dizziness, weakness, confusion, bad
breath, dry mouth, dark urine
diabetes insipidus (DI) definition - ANS - A disorder of salt and water metabolism.
can cause an imbalance in minerals in your blood such as Na and K+ that help maintain
fluid balance in your body.
diabetes insipidus (DI) symptoms - ANS - *High sodium levels
*Excess water loss
*BS NORMAL
*Low urine output
*polydipsia
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) Severe complications - ANS - *Cerebral Edema
Hypokalemia
Metabolic acidosis
difference between children and adult immunity - ANS - Native T Cells
Duodenal Ulcer Vs. Epigastric Ulcer - ANS - D: upper small intestine, pain in mid
stomach to upper stomach, intensifies when empty stomach or wakes you up at night.
E: inside esophagus, treatment change of lifestyle/ diet and meds.
