WGU D115 OA Advanced Pathophysiology
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Acquiring two abnormal sickle genes - ANSWER-Leads to sickle cell
disease.
actinic keratosis - ANSWER-a precancerous skin growth that occurs on
sun-damaged skin
Active-acquired immunity - ANSWER-produced by an individual after
either natural exposure to the antigen or after immunization against
the antigen.
Acute Bacterial Rhinosinusitis - ANSWER-Symptoms of acute bacterial
rhinosinusitis include facial pain or pressure, postnasal drip, nasal
congestion, upper jaw or tooth pain, nasal discharge, fever, and cough.
Acute gastritis - ANSWER-An inflammation of the gastric mucosa that
can occur suddenly.
Acute Gouty Arthritis - ANSWER-Sudden joint inflammation, often at
the big toe, due to uric acid.
Acute kidney injury - ANSWER-Sudden decline in kidney function,
often reversible.
,Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) - ANSWER-Rapid loss of renal function due
to damage to the kidneys; formerly called acute renal failure.
Acute otitis externa - ANSWER-Otitis externa is a condition that causes
inflammation (redness and swelling) of the external ear canal. Otitis
externa is often referred to as 'swimmer's ear' because repeated
exposure to water can make the ear canal more vulnerable to
inflammation.
Acute Otitis Media - ANSWER-The classic presentation of otitis media
is otalgia, muffled hearing, popping sensation, and a recent history of
a cold or flare up of allergic rhinitis.
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) - ANSWER-Severe lung
inflammation with bilateral infiltrates.
Adaptive immunity - ANSWER-Immune response mediated by T and B
cells.
Addison's disease - ANSWER-Adrenal insufficiency leading to low
cortisol and aldosterone.
Adenoids - ANSWER-Lymphoid tissue located behind the nose.
Airway narrowing - ANSWER-Constriction of air passages leading to
breathing difficulties.
Airway remodeling - ANSWER-Long-term damage from uncontrolled
airway inflammation.
Airway Restriction - ANSWER-Caused by hypertonia in Down
syndrome.
Amniocentesis - ANSWER-Procedure to perform genetic studies on
fetus.
, anaphylactic shock - ANSWER-Severe allergic reaction
Anemia of chronic disease - ANSWER-Anemia caused by long-term
inflammation or illness.
Angiotensin II - ANSWER-Hormone linked to myocardial hypertrophy
in hypertension.
Angular cheilitis - ANSWER-Angular cheilitis is a condition that causes
red, swollen patches in the corners of the mouth. The most common
cause is a fungal infection.
Aortic atresia - ANSWER-Absent or small opening between aorta and
left ventricle.
Arousal Symptoms - ANSWER-Include hypervigilance and increased
startle response.
arterial blood gases - ANSWER-clinical test on arterial blood to identify
the levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide
Assessment of lifestyle and risk factors - ANSWER-A comprehensive
evaluation of an individual's habits and potential health risks.
Atopic Dermatitis - ANSWER-Chronic inflammatory skin disease
causing itchy, red skin.
Atrophic gastritis - ANSWER-An inflammation of the stomach lining
that results in reduced secretion of stomach acid and microbial
overgrowth.
Azotemia or uremia - ANSWER-High waste products in blood due to
kidney failure.
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Acquiring two abnormal sickle genes - ANSWER-Leads to sickle cell
disease.
actinic keratosis - ANSWER-a precancerous skin growth that occurs on
sun-damaged skin
Active-acquired immunity - ANSWER-produced by an individual after
either natural exposure to the antigen or after immunization against
the antigen.
Acute Bacterial Rhinosinusitis - ANSWER-Symptoms of acute bacterial
rhinosinusitis include facial pain or pressure, postnasal drip, nasal
congestion, upper jaw or tooth pain, nasal discharge, fever, and cough.
Acute gastritis - ANSWER-An inflammation of the gastric mucosa that
can occur suddenly.
Acute Gouty Arthritis - ANSWER-Sudden joint inflammation, often at
the big toe, due to uric acid.
Acute kidney injury - ANSWER-Sudden decline in kidney function,
often reversible.
,Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) - ANSWER-Rapid loss of renal function due
to damage to the kidneys; formerly called acute renal failure.
Acute otitis externa - ANSWER-Otitis externa is a condition that causes
inflammation (redness and swelling) of the external ear canal. Otitis
externa is often referred to as 'swimmer's ear' because repeated
exposure to water can make the ear canal more vulnerable to
inflammation.
Acute Otitis Media - ANSWER-The classic presentation of otitis media
is otalgia, muffled hearing, popping sensation, and a recent history of
a cold or flare up of allergic rhinitis.
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) - ANSWER-Severe lung
inflammation with bilateral infiltrates.
Adaptive immunity - ANSWER-Immune response mediated by T and B
cells.
Addison's disease - ANSWER-Adrenal insufficiency leading to low
cortisol and aldosterone.
Adenoids - ANSWER-Lymphoid tissue located behind the nose.
Airway narrowing - ANSWER-Constriction of air passages leading to
breathing difficulties.
Airway remodeling - ANSWER-Long-term damage from uncontrolled
airway inflammation.
Airway Restriction - ANSWER-Caused by hypertonia in Down
syndrome.
Amniocentesis - ANSWER-Procedure to perform genetic studies on
fetus.
, anaphylactic shock - ANSWER-Severe allergic reaction
Anemia of chronic disease - ANSWER-Anemia caused by long-term
inflammation or illness.
Angiotensin II - ANSWER-Hormone linked to myocardial hypertrophy
in hypertension.
Angular cheilitis - ANSWER-Angular cheilitis is a condition that causes
red, swollen patches in the corners of the mouth. The most common
cause is a fungal infection.
Aortic atresia - ANSWER-Absent or small opening between aorta and
left ventricle.
Arousal Symptoms - ANSWER-Include hypervigilance and increased
startle response.
arterial blood gases - ANSWER-clinical test on arterial blood to identify
the levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide
Assessment of lifestyle and risk factors - ANSWER-A comprehensive
evaluation of an individual's habits and potential health risks.
Atopic Dermatitis - ANSWER-Chronic inflammatory skin disease
causing itchy, red skin.
Atrophic gastritis - ANSWER-An inflammation of the stomach lining
that results in reduced secretion of stomach acid and microbial
overgrowth.
Azotemia or uremia - ANSWER-High waste products in blood due to
kidney failure.
