WGU Pathophysiology D236 fully solved rated A+ 2024/2025

WGU Pathophysiology D236Describe how your body responds to an infection. - correct answer T cells produce cytokines, which stimulate B cells. B cells produce antibodies. Identify role of DNA changes in congenital abnormalities. - correct answer Mutations in genes or chromosomal abnormalities How does development disrupts congenital abnormalities? - correct answer Alterations of DNA Describes factors that disrupt homeostasis and how disruptions affect wellbeing. - correct answer (ex) Fluid and electrolyte shifts can cause n/v or dysrhythmias. Explain RAAS - correct answer Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system 1. Reduce blood flow causes kidneys to release renin produce angiotensin I converts angiotensin I to angiotensin II vasoconstriction release aldosterone kidneys conserve sodium and water Result less water lost in urine and blood pressure maintained. DKA - correct answer increased anion gap, decreased HCO3 How do kidneys compensate for alkalosis - correct answer retain H and excrete HCO3 Untreated acidosis leads to an increase in which electrolyte? - correct answer Potassium West Nile Virus - correct answer Transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito. Severe signs and symptoms; high fever, headache and stiff neck Lyme disease - correct answer Tick-borne disease caused by the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi. Erythema infectiosum - correct answer a febrile upper respiratory illness in a child followed by the sudden appearance of red, flushed cheeks, "fifth disease" Obesity ad diabetes are risk factors for having a child with _____. - correct answer Spina bifida Trousseau's sign - correct answer arm/carpal spasm associated with hypocalcemia Cause and sign of spina bifida - correct answer results from failure of neural tube to close. sign - fluid filled sac on lower back. hemophilia is more common in - correct answer males Prenatal exposure to alcohol includes - correct answer ND-PAE, decreased brain function, FAS Connective vs muscle tissue disorders - correct answer Connective- RA, Scleroderma, Lupus Muscle - MS, Muscular dystrophy, Myasthenia Gravia Describe Lupus - correct answer Inflammatory disorder characterized by joint pain and butterfly rash Describe Myasthenia Gravis - correct answer It is an autoimmune disorder where antibodies attack own Ach receptors. This causes weakness of skeletal muscles over the course of the day, along with ptosis, double vision, and difficulty swallowing. dermatitis - correct answer inflammation of the skin eczema - correct answer noninfectious, inflammatory skin disease characterized by redness, blisters, scabs, and itching decubitus ulcer - correct answer sore caused by lying down for long periods of time