WGU Pathophysiology D236
WGU D236 Pathophysiology Final Exam Test Bank
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Describe how your body responds to an infection. T cells produce cytokines, which stimulate B cells.
B cells produce antibodies.
Identify role of DNA changes in congenital abnormalities. Mutations in genes or chromosomal
abnormalities
, How does development disrupts congenital
Alterations of
DNA abnormalities?
Describes factors that disrupt homeostasis and how (ex) Fluid and electrolyte
shifts can cause n/v or dysrhythmias. disruptions affect wellbeing.
Explain RAAS 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 increased anion gap, decreased HCO3
How do kidneys compensate for alkalosis retain H and excrete HCO3
Untreated acidosis leads to an increase in
which
Potassi
um electrolyte?
West Nile Virus Transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito.
Severe signs and symptoms; high fever, headache and
stiff neck
Lyme disease Tick-borne disease caused by the spirochete Borrelia
burgdorferi.
Erythema infectiosum 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 Spina bifida with _.
Trousseau's sign arm/carpal spasm associated with hypocalcemia
Cause and sign of spina bifida results from failure of neural tube to close. sign - fluid filled
sac on lower back.
hemophilia is more common in males
Prenatal exposure to alcohol includes ND-PAE, decreased brain function, FAS