WGU Pathology Pre-Assessment D236{ LATEST 2024 A+
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Warm to touch - ANS A patient's records indicate a diagnosis of a staph skin infection which
caused a boil to develop on the patient's buttock region. Symptoms included red, swollen skin
with pus. Which additional symptom can appear in the affected area?
Malaria - ANS A patient presents with anemia, jaundice, fever, and malaise due to the
destruction of red blood cells. Which infectious disease does this describe?
Sore throat & Nasal congestion - ANS A patient's record shows a diagnosis of H1N1 flu.
Which two symptoms may be present in this chart entry?
Skin blisters - ANS A patient presents at a clinic with a burn on the left arm. The burn is
classified as second degree, and the skin appears red and swollen. The patient reports it is very
painful. What is an additional symptom of a patient with a second-degree burn?
Respiratory distress - ANS A patient is taken to the emergency department after a near
drowning. What is a sign or symptom that the patient may experience within minutes or even
days?
Adenoma & Osteoma - ANS What are two types of benign tumors?
Paget disease - ANS A patient presented with swelling of the femur. MRI results indicated
enlargement and thickening of the bone. The urinalysis showed hydroxyproline. The patient was
prescribed NSAIDs and physical therapy, and surgery was recommended. Which disease does
this describe?
Finger dislocation - ANS XR shows torn soft tissue ligaments surrounding MCP joint injury.
Treatment includes surgical reconstruction to realign bone and ligaments.
Fibromyalgia - ANS Restlessness and exhaustion; constant, dull muscle aches; tenderness.
Chronic pain that lasts a long time. Can worsen with mood flair ups.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - ANS Burning, weakness, and tingling in one hand. The patient is
unable to demonstrate a strong grip and is experiencing stronger discomfort at night. Doctor
recommends medial nerve compression.
Sprain - ANS Wrist and arm pain with limited mobility. Not able to rotate fully, no inflammation
present. Short arm splint, apply ice as needed.
, Vitiligo - ANS A patient's record indicates a skin condition in which depigmentation appears on
different parts of the body that are often exposed to sunlight. A skin biopsy reveals a lack of
melanocytes.
Urticaria - ANS A raised, red area recently developed on an eight-year-old patient's back after
eating peanuts.
Contact dermatitis - ANS Upon physical exam, a patient was found to have a small, oozing
vesicles on the skin of both hands. Both hands were hot to the touch and swollen. The patient
reported itching, burning, and stinging of the skin. Frequently wears latex gloves.
Tinea pedis - ANS A 19-year-old patient reports persistent itching and peeling dry skin
between the first and second toes. The patient also has a burning sensation. An internal
medicine practitioner prescribes antifungal ointment and wash for the next four weeks.
Eczema - ANS A patient has severe itching on the face. The physical exam reveals dry skin
and small lesions. The patient has a family history of allergic rhinitis. The physician prescribes
topical anti-itch cream and instructs daily skin care.
Herpes zoster (shingles) - ANS A patient presents for follow-up of several painful vesicular
lesions on the face, mouth, and tongue. The patient is diagnosed with a condition caused by the
same virus that causes chicken pox.
Ischemic stroke - ANS Patient presents to the ED complaining of a sudden onset of speech
impairment, severe headache, falling down while standing, and inability to move the arm and leg
on the right side. A cerebral angiogram shows occlusion of blood vessels.
Alcoholism - ANS Which disease can vitamin B12 deficiency be attributed to?
Vitamin B12 deficiency & Lead poisoning - ANS What are two possible causes for peripheral
neuropathy?
Subdural hematoma - ANS A patient has slurred speech, difficulty walking, and dilated pupils.
Which condition does this describe?
Parkinson disease - ANS A patient has tremors, bradykinesia, and abnormal gait. The patient
is taking anticholinergics; however, the symptoms are aggravated. A neurologist treats the
patient with deep brain stimulation.
Cataract - ANS Following pupil dilation, an opthalmoscopy shows a cloudy and crystalline lens
of the left eye. An intracapsular extraction intraocular lens inmplant is recommended.
Glaucoma - ANS A 47-year-old diabetic patient presents with aching eyes, visual
disturbances, and a loss of peripheral vision. Which diagnosis is described?
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