WGU D236 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM
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,Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Condyloma acuminata.
clinical presentation
Cholecystitis risk factor Common risk factor includes female sex.
Hypervolemia Fluid volume excess, symptoms: muscle/chest
pain, weakness, nausea/vomiting, palpitations.
Endocarditis vs pericarditis Endocarditis is inflammation inside the heart
causing valves to not fully close; pericarditis is
inflammation outside the heart causing
compression.
Signs of amyotrophic lateral Head drop.
sclerosis (ALS)
Condition with headaches and Described condition is thrombophlebitis.
memory defects
Condition caused by Adenovirus Upper respiratory infection.
Upper vs lower tract infections Laryngitis - Upper, Rhinitis - Upper, Pharyngitis -
Upper, Pneumonia - Lower, COPD - Lower,
Asthma - Lower.
,Lower respiratory tract infections Includes respiratory mycoses.
Acute laryngitis A condition characterized by inflammation of
the larynx.
Pulmonary tuberculosis A contagious bacterial infection that primarily
affects the lungs.
Systemic lupus Erythematosus An autoimmune disease that can cause
(SLE) inflammation and damage to various body
systems.
Arthralgias Joint pain that can be a symptom of various
conditions, including SLE.
Malaria A disease caused by parasites transmitted
through the bite of infected mosquitoes.
Myalgia Muscle pain that can be a symptom of malaria.
Malignant hypertension A severe form of hypertension typically above
180/120 that can cause organ damage.
, Endocarditis An infection of the inner lining of the heart,
often characterized by vegetations.
Aplastic anemia A type of anemia characterized by insufficient or
absent red blood cell production.
Myocardial infarction A medical emergency resulting from the
blockage of blood flow to the heart muscle.
Vaso-occlusive crises Episodes of pain in sickle cell disease triggered
by various factors.
Acidosis A condition characterized by an increase in
acidity in the blood.
Dehydration A condition resulting from excessive loss of
body fluids.
Bell's palsy A condition causing sudden, temporary
weakness in the muscles on one side of the face.
Lyme disease An infectious disease caused by bacteria
transmitted through tick bites.
STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS COMPLETE EXAM PREP
PRACTICE TEST
| GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Updated Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep
,Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Condyloma acuminata.
clinical presentation
Cholecystitis risk factor Common risk factor includes female sex.
Hypervolemia Fluid volume excess, symptoms: muscle/chest
pain, weakness, nausea/vomiting, palpitations.
Endocarditis vs pericarditis Endocarditis is inflammation inside the heart
causing valves to not fully close; pericarditis is
inflammation outside the heart causing
compression.
Signs of amyotrophic lateral Head drop.
sclerosis (ALS)
Condition with headaches and Described condition is thrombophlebitis.
memory defects
Condition caused by Adenovirus Upper respiratory infection.
Upper vs lower tract infections Laryngitis - Upper, Rhinitis - Upper, Pharyngitis -
Upper, Pneumonia - Lower, COPD - Lower,
Asthma - Lower.
,Lower respiratory tract infections Includes respiratory mycoses.
Acute laryngitis A condition characterized by inflammation of
the larynx.
Pulmonary tuberculosis A contagious bacterial infection that primarily
affects the lungs.
Systemic lupus Erythematosus An autoimmune disease that can cause
(SLE) inflammation and damage to various body
systems.
Arthralgias Joint pain that can be a symptom of various
conditions, including SLE.
Malaria A disease caused by parasites transmitted
through the bite of infected mosquitoes.
Myalgia Muscle pain that can be a symptom of malaria.
Malignant hypertension A severe form of hypertension typically above
180/120 that can cause organ damage.
, Endocarditis An infection of the inner lining of the heart,
often characterized by vegetations.
Aplastic anemia A type of anemia characterized by insufficient or
absent red blood cell production.
Myocardial infarction A medical emergency resulting from the
blockage of blood flow to the heart muscle.
Vaso-occlusive crises Episodes of pain in sickle cell disease triggered
by various factors.
Acidosis A condition characterized by an increase in
acidity in the blood.
Dehydration A condition resulting from excessive loss of
body fluids.
Bell's palsy A condition causing sudden, temporary
weakness in the muscles on one side of the face.
Lyme disease An infectious disease caused by bacteria
transmitted through tick bites.
