Casey's WGU NY01 Patho Notes
Casey's WGU NY01 Patho Notes
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1. Bones buffer acid Releasing alkaline salts (calcium carbonate, calcium phosphate) into circulation.
by
2. Strain injury to muscle or tendon - causes pain, swelling, and muscle weakness
3. Sprain injury to a ligament, which connects bones to the joint
4. What is myopia? Myopia is also known as nearsightedness.
5. Where does light Light focuses in front of the retina.
focus in myopia?
6. What causes my- Myopia is caused by an elongated eyeball or an overly curved cornea.
opia?
7. What are com- Common symptoms include blurry distant vision, squinting, and eye strain.
mon symptoms
of myopia?
8. What are two Corrections for myopia include LASIK and concave lenses.
common correc-
tions for myopia?
9. What is glauco- A condition characterized by increased intraocular pressure (IOP) due to impaired
ma? aqueous humor drainage.
10. What does glau- The optic nerve.
coma damage?
11. What are the Gradual vision loss and halos around lights.
symptoms of
glaucoma?
12. Beta-blockers, prostaglandin analogs, or surgery to increase drainage.
, Casey's WGU NY01 Patho Notes
Casey's WGU NY01 Patho Notes
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_iyx4cj
What are com-
mon treatments
for glaucoma?
13. Hyperthyroidism Occurs when the thyroid gland produces too much T3 and T4.
14. Graves' Disease Autoimmune disorder that causes hyperthyroidism.
15. Proptosis Bulging eyes (also known as exophthalmos), is a condition where one or both
eyes protrude, often due to thyroid issues like Graves' disease.
16. What is po- A viral infection caused by poliovirus that attacks motor neurons in the spinal cord.
liomyelitis?
17. How is po- Through the fecal-oral route.
liomyelitis trans-
mitted?
18. What are the con- It can lead to flaccid paralysis and muscle atrophy.
sequences of po-
liomyelitis?
19. Is there a cure for No, there is no cure.
poliomyelitis?
20. How can po- Through vaccination.
liomyelitis be
prevented?
21. TBI (Traumatic Brain dysfunction due to external force.
Brain Injury)
22. Concussion Mild TBI (traumatic brain injury) causing transient confusion, amnesia, headache.
May lead to chronic issues like post-concussive syndrome or CTE.
Casey's WGU NY01 Patho Notes
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_iyx4cj
1. Bones buffer acid Releasing alkaline salts (calcium carbonate, calcium phosphate) into circulation.
by
2. Strain injury to muscle or tendon - causes pain, swelling, and muscle weakness
3. Sprain injury to a ligament, which connects bones to the joint
4. What is myopia? Myopia is also known as nearsightedness.
5. Where does light Light focuses in front of the retina.
focus in myopia?
6. What causes my- Myopia is caused by an elongated eyeball or an overly curved cornea.
opia?
7. What are com- Common symptoms include blurry distant vision, squinting, and eye strain.
mon symptoms
of myopia?
8. What are two Corrections for myopia include LASIK and concave lenses.
common correc-
tions for myopia?
9. What is glauco- A condition characterized by increased intraocular pressure (IOP) due to impaired
ma? aqueous humor drainage.
10. What does glau- The optic nerve.
coma damage?
11. What are the Gradual vision loss and halos around lights.
symptoms of
glaucoma?
12. Beta-blockers, prostaglandin analogs, or surgery to increase drainage.
, Casey's WGU NY01 Patho Notes
Casey's WGU NY01 Patho Notes
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_iyx4cj
What are com-
mon treatments
for glaucoma?
13. Hyperthyroidism Occurs when the thyroid gland produces too much T3 and T4.
14. Graves' Disease Autoimmune disorder that causes hyperthyroidism.
15. Proptosis Bulging eyes (also known as exophthalmos), is a condition where one or both
eyes protrude, often due to thyroid issues like Graves' disease.
16. What is po- A viral infection caused by poliovirus that attacks motor neurons in the spinal cord.
liomyelitis?
17. How is po- Through the fecal-oral route.
liomyelitis trans-
mitted?
18. What are the con- It can lead to flaccid paralysis and muscle atrophy.
sequences of po-
liomyelitis?
19. Is there a cure for No, there is no cure.
poliomyelitis?
20. How can po- Through vaccination.
liomyelitis be
prevented?
21. TBI (Traumatic Brain dysfunction due to external force.
Brain Injury)
22. Concussion Mild TBI (traumatic brain injury) causing transient confusion, amnesia, headache.
May lead to chronic issues like post-concussive syndrome or CTE.
