WGU D236 Objective Assessment
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,A 50-year-old patient who works a. Silicosis
as a sandblaster has the following
symptoms: dyspnea, cough with
sputum, tachypnea,
and pulmonary hypertension. A
chest X-ray shows small nodular
lesions throughout, but mainly
concern. Which
condition is described?
a. Silicosis
b. Bronchiectasis
c. Asbestosis
d. Pulmonary tuberculosis
,A 58-year-old male patient c. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
presents with involuntary muscle
contractions, muscle weakness,
atrophy, and twitching in the
lower extremities. An
electromyography is ordered, and
a
muscle biopsy is performed. The
patient is subsequently
prescribed an antiglutamate drug
to treat the condition. Which
diagnosis is described?
a. Multiple sclerosis
b. Parkinson's disease
c. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
d. Restless syndrome
, A 70-year-old female patient c. Berylliosis
follows up on X-ray results. Her
original complaint was a nasal
ulcer that would not heal. She
reports a dry cough, shortness of
breath, and a 10-pound weight
loss during the past month. Her
husband worked for a nuclear
power plant for 30 years. X-ray:
Granuloma formation and
diffuse interstitial pneumonitis.
Which condition is described?30 |
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a. Bronchiectasis
b. Asthma
c. Berylliosis
d. Pulmonary tuberculosis
Pathophysiology Exam (Latest 2025/ 2026
Update) Questions and Correct Answers |
100% Verified | Grade A+
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Terms in this set (222)
,A 50-year-old patient who works a. Silicosis
as a sandblaster has the following
symptoms: dyspnea, cough with
sputum, tachypnea,
and pulmonary hypertension. A
chest X-ray shows small nodular
lesions throughout, but mainly
concern. Which
condition is described?
a. Silicosis
b. Bronchiectasis
c. Asbestosis
d. Pulmonary tuberculosis
,A 58-year-old male patient c. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
presents with involuntary muscle
contractions, muscle weakness,
atrophy, and twitching in the
lower extremities. An
electromyography is ordered, and
a
muscle biopsy is performed. The
patient is subsequently
prescribed an antiglutamate drug
to treat the condition. Which
diagnosis is described?
a. Multiple sclerosis
b. Parkinson's disease
c. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
d. Restless syndrome
, A 70-year-old female patient c. Berylliosis
follows up on X-ray results. Her
original complaint was a nasal
ulcer that would not heal. She
reports a dry cough, shortness of
breath, and a 10-pound weight
loss during the past month. Her
husband worked for a nuclear
power plant for 30 years. X-ray:
Granuloma formation and
diffuse interstitial pneumonitis.
Which condition is described?30 |
Page
a. Bronchiectasis
b. Asthma
c. Berylliosis
d. Pulmonary tuberculosis
