WGU D115 OA ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM | 150
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Describe how your body responds to an infection. - (answer)T cells produce cytokines, which
stimulate B cells. B cells produce antibodies.
Identify role of DNA changes in congenital abnormalities. - (answer)Mutations in genes or
chromosomal abnormalities
How does development disrupts congenital abnormalities? - (answer)Alterations of DNA
Describes factors that disrupt homeostasis and how disruptions affect wellbeing. - (answer)(ex)
Fluid and electrolyte shifts can cause n/v or dysrhythmias.
Explain RAAS - (answer)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 - (answer)increased anion gap, decreased HCO3
How do kidneys compensate for alkalosis - (answer)retain H and excrete HCO3
Untreated acidosis leads to an increase in which electrolyte? - (answer)Potassium
West Nile Virus - (answer)Transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito. Severe signs and
symptoms; high fever, headache and stiff neck
Lyme disease - (answer)Tick-borne disease caused by the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi.
Erythema infectiosum - (answer)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 _____. - (answer)Spina bifida
Trousseau's sign - (answer)arm/carpal spasm associated with hypocalcemia
, Cause and sign of spina bifida - (answer)results from failure of neural tube to close. sign - fluid
filled sac on lower back.
hemophilia is more common in - (answer)males
Prenatal exposure to alcohol includes - (answer)ND-PAE, decreased brain function, FAS
Connective vs muscle tissue disorders - (answer)Connective- RA, Scleroderma, Lupus
Muscle - MS, Muscular dystrophy, Myasthenia Gravia
Describe Lupus - (answer)Inflammatory disorder characterized by joint pain and butterfly rash
Describe Myasthenia Gravis - (answer)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 - (answer)inflammation of the skin
COMPLETE AND GRADED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026 LATEST
UPDATED | 100% GRADED CORRECT | 100% GUARANTEED TO PASS |
GET A+
Describe how your body responds to an infection. - (answer)T cells produce cytokines, which
stimulate B cells. B cells produce antibodies.
Identify role of DNA changes in congenital abnormalities. - (answer)Mutations in genes or
chromosomal abnormalities
How does development disrupts congenital abnormalities? - (answer)Alterations of DNA
Describes factors that disrupt homeostasis and how disruptions affect wellbeing. - (answer)(ex)
Fluid and electrolyte shifts can cause n/v or dysrhythmias.
Explain RAAS - (answer)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 - (answer)increased anion gap, decreased HCO3
How do kidneys compensate for alkalosis - (answer)retain H and excrete HCO3
Untreated acidosis leads to an increase in which electrolyte? - (answer)Potassium
West Nile Virus - (answer)Transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito. Severe signs and
symptoms; high fever, headache and stiff neck
Lyme disease - (answer)Tick-borne disease caused by the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi.
Erythema infectiosum - (answer)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 _____. - (answer)Spina bifida
Trousseau's sign - (answer)arm/carpal spasm associated with hypocalcemia
, Cause and sign of spina bifida - (answer)results from failure of neural tube to close. sign - fluid
filled sac on lower back.
hemophilia is more common in - (answer)males
Prenatal exposure to alcohol includes - (answer)ND-PAE, decreased brain function, FAS
Connective vs muscle tissue disorders - (answer)Connective- RA, Scleroderma, Lupus
Muscle - MS, Muscular dystrophy, Myasthenia Gravia
Describe Lupus - (answer)Inflammatory disorder characterized by joint pain and butterfly rash
Describe Myasthenia Gravis - (answer)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 - (answer)inflammation of the skin
