EXAM WGU PATHOPHYSIOLOGY D236
ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024
What are sarcomas? - <<ANSWER>>They are tumors that can be found anywhere and begin in
connective tissue
What are the early signs of lymphoma - <<ANSWER>>Fevers and night sweats
What is radiation therapy - <<ANSWER>>When seeds are implanted into a malignant prostate and then
irradiated, this is called radiation therapy. This is used to reduce damage to healthy tissue
Superficial burn involves the epidermal layer of the skin
Superficial partial thickness burn appears with blisters and pain at the burn site
What are shingles and how are they treated - <<ANSWER>>Shingles are painful vesicular lesions caused
by varicella. The normal treatment is antiviral medications and costicosteroids to decrease pain.
Which types of tissue most often develop tumors? - <<ANSWER>>Epithelial and connective tissues
What are the following benign tumors? - <<ANSWER>>Papilloma - A wart
Lipoma - begins in the fatty tissue
Myoma - Fibroid
Chondroma - Tumor of cartilage cells
What is Tissue destruction involving only the epidermal layer of the skin - <<ANSWER>>superficial.
, Name what is a vesicle, pustule, macule, papule, excoriation - <<ANSWER>>Vesicle - Small fluid filled
elevation of skin (e.g. blister)
Pustule - (elevation of the skin containing white blood cells and cell debris)
Macule - A spot that is not raised or depressed. (such as a freckle)
Papule - A firm raised area of the skin (such as a pimple)
Ulcer - Store with disintegration and death of affected tissue
What are two signs of allergic skin reactions - <<ANSWER>>Pruritus (itching) and urticarial (hives)
What are three autoimmune diseases involving the skin? - <<ANSWER>>Pemphigus, scleroderma and
lupus erythematosus are all autoimmuse diseases involving the skin.
Damage to what can disturb equilibrium? - <<ANSWER>>Semicircular canals in the ear
How can otitis media be prevented? - <<ANSWER>>By placing a myingotomy tube in the ear
What results in progressive hearing loss? - <<ANSWER>>Presbycusis
What can alleviate age-related hearing loss? - <<ANSWER>>Speaking in clear, low-pitched tones
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