WGU D115 UNIT 3 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Symptoms of Chronic suppurative otitis media - correct answers Chronic suppurative otitis media- will have hearing loss, purulent drainage, ear pain. What is Gate Control Theory - correct answers pain transmission is modulated by a balance of impulses conducted to the spinal cord where cells in the substantia gelatinosa function as a "gate". What is the parathyroid gland responsible for - correct answers produces parathyroid hormone (PTH)- which is the single most important factor in the regulation of serum calcium concentration. What is TH responsible for - correct answers TH is responsible for growth, maturation, and function of cells, body systems throughout the body and across the life span. Symptoms of hypothyroidism - correct answers decreased energy, lethargy, heat intolerance, WGU D115 UNIT 3 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS lowered basal temperature, diastolic HTN, MYXEDEMA one of the most important contributors to insulin resistance and DM - correct answers Obesity The definition of legal blindness is the best corrected vision of 20/100. true or false - correct answers FALSE The definition of legal blindness is the best corrected vision of 20/200. A male patient presents with sinus congestion, clear nasal discharge, and a cough that is worse when he is reclined. What is the probable condition causing these symptoms? Peritonsillar abscess Pharyngitis Sinus infection Allergic rhinitis - correct answers Allergic rhinitis is marked by sinus congestion, clear nasal discharge, post nasal drip that causes a sore throat, and cough that is worse when supine. unilateral tonsillar enlargement during acute tonsillitis is suggestive of - correct answers Unilateral tonsillar enlargement during acute tonsillitis is suggestive of a tonsillar abscess. If the patient does not have trouble swallowing, is drooling, or has a muffled voice, then it could be an enlarged tonsil rather than an abscess. Because of the risk of airway obstruction, it is imperative that tonsillar abscess is ruled out during the assessment. Which two statements are true regarding epinephrine? Parasympathetic preganglionic fibers release epinephrine. Epinephrine induces general vasodilation. The action of epinephrine is the same no matter which receptor it binds to. Dopamine is the precursor to epinephrine. Check My Answer - correct answers Dopamine is the precursor of both epinephrine and norepinephrine. Epinephrine induces general vasodilation because of the predominance of βadrenergic receptors in the muscle vasculature. Which structure is specifically involved in pain transmission? Posterior horn Dorsal root ganglia Anterior horn Substantia gelatinosa - correct answers The substantia gelatinosa, which is at the tip of the posterior horn of the spinal cord, is directly involved in pain transmission. Previousquestion