WGU Pathophysiology D236

WGU Pathophysiology D236 Describe how your body responds to an infection. - (correct answers)T cells produce cytokines, which stimulate B cells. B cells produce antibodies. Identify role of DNA changes in congenital abnormalities. - (correct answers)Mutations in genes or chromosomal abnormalities How does development disrupts congenital abnormalities? - (correct answers)Alterations of DNA Describes factors that disrupt homeostasis and how disruptions affect wellbeing. - (correct answers)(ex) Fluid and electrolyte shifts can cause n/v or dysrhythmias. Explain RAAS - (correct answers)Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system 1. Reduce blood flow causes kidneys to release renin produce angiotensin I converts angiotensin I to angiotensin II vasoconstriction release aldosterone kidneys conserve sodium and water Result less water lost in urine and blood pressure maintained. DKA - (correct answers)increased anion gap, decreased HCO3 How do kidneys compensate for alkalosis - (correct answers)retain H and excrete HCO3 Untreated acidosis leads to an increase in which electrolyte? - (correct answers)Potassium West Nile Virus - (correct answers)Transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito. Severe signs and symptoms; high fever, headache and stiff neck Lyme disease - (correct answers)Tick-borne disease caused by the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi. Erythema infectiosum - (correct answers)a febrile upper respiratory illness in a child followed by the sudden appearance of red, flushed cheeks, "fifth disease" Obesity ad diabetes are risk factors for having a child with _____. - (correct answers)Spina bifida Trousseau's sign - (correct answers)arm/carpal spasm associated with hypocalcemia Cause and sign of spina bifida - (correct answers)results from failure of neural tube to close. sign - fluid filled sac on lower back. hemophilia is more common in - (correct answers)males Prenatal exposure to alcohol includes - (correct answers)ND-PAE, decreased brain function, FAS Connective vs muscle tissue disorders - (correct answers)Connective- RA, Scleroderma, Lupus Muscle - MS, Muscular dystrophy, Myasthenia Gravia Describe Lupus - (correct answers)Inflammatory disorder characterized by joint pain and butterfly rash Describe Myasthenia Gravis - (correct answers)It is an autoimmune disorder where antibodies attack own Ach receptors. This causes weakness of skeletal muscles over the course of the day, along with ptosis, double vision, and difficulty swallowing. dermatitis - (correct answers)inflammation of the skin eczema - (correct answers)noninfectious, inflammatory skin disease characterized by redness, blisters, scabs, and itching decubitus ulcer - (correct answers)sore caused by lying down for long periods of time