WGU Pathophysiology D236
Acromegaly - ANS-peculiar enlargement of the extremities resulting from hypersecretion of
boom hormone through pituitary gland
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) - ANS-fast lack of renal feature due to damage to the kidneys;
previously called acute renal failure
Alzheimer's disease vs parkinson's disorder - ANS-Alz - affects language and memory
Park - affects all govt functioning
anemia can motive - ANS-pelvic ache, menorrhagia, constipation, uterine leiomyomas
aneurysm - ANS-ballooning of a weakened portion of an arterial wall
angina pectoris - ANS-chest pain, which may radiate to the left arm and jaw, that happens whilst
there's an inadequate deliver of blood to the heart muscle
Antiandrogen remedy - ANS-(Spironolactone or flutamide) reasons loss of testosterone >
erectyle dysfunction or reduced bone density or hotflashes
Artherosclerosis - ANS-Hardening and narrowing of the arteries due to buildup of ldl cholesterol
plaques
1.Endothelial harm
2.Foam cellular formation
three.Fatty streak formation
Asthma - ANS-remedy resistant bronchospasm, equal category of COPD
basal mobile carcinoma - ANS-Most not unusual and least severe form of skin most cancers;
frequently characterized with the aid of mild or pearly nodules. Rarely metastasize, maximum
common on face because of solar publicity
benign neoplasm - ANS-noncancerous growths, desk bound, awesome borders
benign vs malignant high blood pressure - ANS-benign - "crucial high blood pressure", continual
vascular harm because of sodium retention.
Malignant - acute vascular harm because of renin release
, Bursa - ANS-fluid-crammed sac that allows for smooth movement of one part of a joint over
every other
Cause and signal of spina bifida - ANS-results from failure of neural tube to shut. Signal - fluid
filled sac on decrease again.
Causes of diabetes - ANS-kind 1: beta cells in pancreas are destroyed (autoimmune)
kind 2: overweight, body will become insulin resistant
gestational: hormones during being pregnant reason glucose degrees to upward push
CD4 cells - ANS-Helper T cells that mature in thymus that lively B cells to create immunity
cerebral contusion - ANS-the bruising of brain tissue as the end result of a head damage that
reasons the brain to bounce against the inflexible bone of the cranium; symptoms: ringing in
ears, extreme headache, n/v.
Chlamydia - ANS-A bacterial infection that influences the reproductive organs of both males and
females; male signs encompass penile discharge, uncomfortable taking walks
Cholecystitis - ANS-inflammation of the gallbladder; typically related to gallstones (RUQ pain
radiates to back)
Chron's sickness - ANS-A chronic inflammatory bowel ailment that impacts the liner of the
digestive tract, continual signs and symptoms: diarrhea, sores, fistula, weight loss
Coal Worker's Pneumoconiosis - ANS-Carbon dust, visible in coal miners. Massive publicity
leads to diffuse fibrosis('black lung')
Colon cancer signs and symptoms/signs? - ANS-1. Right sided - iron deficiency anemia
2. Left sided - obstruction
three. "Apple middle" lesion on barium enema
4. Pencil skinny stools
five. Hematochezia (vibrant red blood)
6. Colicky ache
6. Partial obstruction
commonplace characteristics of acute digestive machine problems - ANS-(GERD, IBS, Hiatal
hernia...) Abd ache, bleeding, bloating, diarrhea, heartburn, n/v
not unusual traits of persistent digestive device problems - ANS-(Celiac, Chron's, Colitis...)
Abdominal ache, weight reduction, modifications in urination/bowel actions, bleeding, diarrhea,
n/v....
Acromegaly - ANS-peculiar enlargement of the extremities resulting from hypersecretion of
boom hormone through pituitary gland
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) - ANS-fast lack of renal feature due to damage to the kidneys;
previously called acute renal failure
Alzheimer's disease vs parkinson's disorder - ANS-Alz - affects language and memory
Park - affects all govt functioning
anemia can motive - ANS-pelvic ache, menorrhagia, constipation, uterine leiomyomas
aneurysm - ANS-ballooning of a weakened portion of an arterial wall
angina pectoris - ANS-chest pain, which may radiate to the left arm and jaw, that happens whilst
there's an inadequate deliver of blood to the heart muscle
Antiandrogen remedy - ANS-(Spironolactone or flutamide) reasons loss of testosterone >
erectyle dysfunction or reduced bone density or hotflashes
Artherosclerosis - ANS-Hardening and narrowing of the arteries due to buildup of ldl cholesterol
plaques
1.Endothelial harm
2.Foam cellular formation
three.Fatty streak formation
Asthma - ANS-remedy resistant bronchospasm, equal category of COPD
basal mobile carcinoma - ANS-Most not unusual and least severe form of skin most cancers;
frequently characterized with the aid of mild or pearly nodules. Rarely metastasize, maximum
common on face because of solar publicity
benign neoplasm - ANS-noncancerous growths, desk bound, awesome borders
benign vs malignant high blood pressure - ANS-benign - "crucial high blood pressure", continual
vascular harm because of sodium retention.
Malignant - acute vascular harm because of renin release
, Bursa - ANS-fluid-crammed sac that allows for smooth movement of one part of a joint over
every other
Cause and signal of spina bifida - ANS-results from failure of neural tube to shut. Signal - fluid
filled sac on decrease again.
Causes of diabetes - ANS-kind 1: beta cells in pancreas are destroyed (autoimmune)
kind 2: overweight, body will become insulin resistant
gestational: hormones during being pregnant reason glucose degrees to upward push
CD4 cells - ANS-Helper T cells that mature in thymus that lively B cells to create immunity
cerebral contusion - ANS-the bruising of brain tissue as the end result of a head damage that
reasons the brain to bounce against the inflexible bone of the cranium; symptoms: ringing in
ears, extreme headache, n/v.
Chlamydia - ANS-A bacterial infection that influences the reproductive organs of both males and
females; male signs encompass penile discharge, uncomfortable taking walks
Cholecystitis - ANS-inflammation of the gallbladder; typically related to gallstones (RUQ pain
radiates to back)
Chron's sickness - ANS-A chronic inflammatory bowel ailment that impacts the liner of the
digestive tract, continual signs and symptoms: diarrhea, sores, fistula, weight loss
Coal Worker's Pneumoconiosis - ANS-Carbon dust, visible in coal miners. Massive publicity
leads to diffuse fibrosis('black lung')
Colon cancer signs and symptoms/signs? - ANS-1. Right sided - iron deficiency anemia
2. Left sided - obstruction
three. "Apple middle" lesion on barium enema
4. Pencil skinny stools
five. Hematochezia (vibrant red blood)
6. Colicky ache
6. Partial obstruction
commonplace characteristics of acute digestive machine problems - ANS-(GERD, IBS, Hiatal
hernia...) Abd ache, bleeding, bloating, diarrhea, heartburn, n/v
not unusual traits of persistent digestive device problems - ANS-(Celiac, Chron's, Colitis...)
Abdominal ache, weight reduction, modifications in urination/bowel actions, bleeding, diarrhea,
n/v....
