D236 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY WGU
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,West Nile Virus Spread by bite of the Culex Mosquito
Symptoms 2-14 days after bite
not communicable
meningitis
encepalitis
Silicosis Lung disease caused by long-term inhalation of silica dust
lung inflammation
scarring
breathing difficultities
A male who uses a sandblaster at work may acquire Silicosis
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) damages motor neurons, which control voluntary muscle movements.
1. involuntary muscle weakness
2. lower extremity twitching
3. prescribed anti-glutamate
Sporadic ALS The most common form of ALS that occurs randomly and without a known genetic cause
or family history
Osteoarthritis Chronic degenerative joint disease that occurs when cartilage that cushions the end of
bones gradually wears down over time
Bouchard nodes and Heberden nodes associated with osteoarthritis instead of RA
1. enlargement and bulging of a joint
2. swelling attributed to the thickening of the subchondral bone
, Rheumatoid Arthritis Chronic autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks the synovium, causing
inflammation, pain, and joint damage
Endocarditis infection or inflammation of the inner lining of the heart, affecting the heart valves
1. caused by tooth decay, bacteria, fungi
2. night sweats
3. loud murmur
4. echo shows vegetation
Janeway Lesions Endocardiditis
Myocardial Infarction Neck pain
chest pain
vomiting
lack of O2
Occlusion of the coronary artery
Type 2 Myocardial Infarction occurs when there is a mismatch between oxygen supply and demand in the heart
1. ischemia
2. heart muscle damage without a direct blockage of a coronary artery
Risk factor for erectile dysfunction heart disease
Cirrhosis chronic liver disease, where healthy liver tissue is replaced by scar tissue, which impairs
the liver's ability to function properly
Ascites, jaundice, elevated AST & ALT cirrhosis
STROKE = FAST Face droop
Arm weak
Speech Slurred
Time to act
End-stage renal disease The final stage of chronic kidney disease, where the kidneys have severely deteriorated
and no longer function
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS COMPLETE
STUDY GUIDE EXAM PREP PRACTICE
TEST
| GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Updated Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep
,West Nile Virus Spread by bite of the Culex Mosquito
Symptoms 2-14 days after bite
not communicable
meningitis
encepalitis
Silicosis Lung disease caused by long-term inhalation of silica dust
lung inflammation
scarring
breathing difficultities
A male who uses a sandblaster at work may acquire Silicosis
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) damages motor neurons, which control voluntary muscle movements.
1. involuntary muscle weakness
2. lower extremity twitching
3. prescribed anti-glutamate
Sporadic ALS The most common form of ALS that occurs randomly and without a known genetic cause
or family history
Osteoarthritis Chronic degenerative joint disease that occurs when cartilage that cushions the end of
bones gradually wears down over time
Bouchard nodes and Heberden nodes associated with osteoarthritis instead of RA
1. enlargement and bulging of a joint
2. swelling attributed to the thickening of the subchondral bone
, Rheumatoid Arthritis Chronic autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks the synovium, causing
inflammation, pain, and joint damage
Endocarditis infection or inflammation of the inner lining of the heart, affecting the heart valves
1. caused by tooth decay, bacteria, fungi
2. night sweats
3. loud murmur
4. echo shows vegetation
Janeway Lesions Endocardiditis
Myocardial Infarction Neck pain
chest pain
vomiting
lack of O2
Occlusion of the coronary artery
Type 2 Myocardial Infarction occurs when there is a mismatch between oxygen supply and demand in the heart
1. ischemia
2. heart muscle damage without a direct blockage of a coronary artery
Risk factor for erectile dysfunction heart disease
Cirrhosis chronic liver disease, where healthy liver tissue is replaced by scar tissue, which impairs
the liver's ability to function properly
Ascites, jaundice, elevated AST & ALT cirrhosis
STROKE = FAST Face droop
Arm weak
Speech Slurred
Time to act
End-stage renal disease The final stage of chronic kidney disease, where the kidneys have severely deteriorated
and no longer function
