WGU D236 pathophysiology Exam -Study Guide-
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Molecules passively spreading from high to low concentration is called what? -
(answers)Diffusion
How does hyperventilation change CO2 & pH? - (answers)Decreases CO2 and
raises pH
How does hypoventilation change CO2 & pH? - (answers)Increases CO2 and
decreases pH
These 2 organs regulate the body's acid/base balance: - (answers)Lungs and
kidneys
This is due to a rupture & bleeding cerebral artery: - (answers)Hemorrhagic stroke
Sudden, severe "Thunderclap" HA is a s/s of what? - (answers)Subarachnoid
Hemorrhage (SAH)
What happens when burns exceed 30% of the body? - (answers)Normal organ
function is disrupted
If a patient survives a burn, what is likely to kill them? - (answers)Infection
, What is the common cause of hip, wrist, or vertebrae compression fractures? -
(answers)Osteoporosis
Osteomalacia in kids is called what? - (answers)Rickett's
Colchicine reduces uric acid in what disease? - (answers)Gout
What is the most common cause of osteomyelitis? - (answers)Staph aureus
What are 3 causes of conjunctivitis? - (answers)Bacterial
Viral
Allergic
What is Turner Syndrome and what causes it? - (answers)a. One of the X
chromosomes is missing or partially missing
b. Causes short stature, ovaries do not develop, heart issues
c. Affects females only
Which chromosome do men inherit from their dads? - (answers)Y - Chromosome
This is when too much food remains in the intestine and prevents proper water
absorption - (answers)Osmotic diarrhea
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Molecules passively spreading from high to low concentration is called what? -
(answers)Diffusion
How does hyperventilation change CO2 & pH? - (answers)Decreases CO2 and
raises pH
How does hypoventilation change CO2 & pH? - (answers)Increases CO2 and
decreases pH
These 2 organs regulate the body's acid/base balance: - (answers)Lungs and
kidneys
This is due to a rupture & bleeding cerebral artery: - (answers)Hemorrhagic stroke
Sudden, severe "Thunderclap" HA is a s/s of what? - (answers)Subarachnoid
Hemorrhage (SAH)
What happens when burns exceed 30% of the body? - (answers)Normal organ
function is disrupted
If a patient survives a burn, what is likely to kill them? - (answers)Infection
, What is the common cause of hip, wrist, or vertebrae compression fractures? -
(answers)Osteoporosis
Osteomalacia in kids is called what? - (answers)Rickett's
Colchicine reduces uric acid in what disease? - (answers)Gout
What is the most common cause of osteomyelitis? - (answers)Staph aureus
What are 3 causes of conjunctivitis? - (answers)Bacterial
Viral
Allergic
What is Turner Syndrome and what causes it? - (answers)a. One of the X
chromosomes is missing or partially missing
b. Causes short stature, ovaries do not develop, heart issues
c. Affects females only
Which chromosome do men inherit from their dads? - (answers)Y - Chromosome
This is when too much food remains in the intestine and prevents proper water
absorption - (answers)Osmotic diarrhea
