WGU Pathophysiology D236, WGU D236 Patho - Megan/Shay’s
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A female patient presents with irregular menstrual cycles and
hirsutism. Lab work reveals elevated androgen levels. Which is
the most likely diagnosis for this patient? - ANSWER -PCOS
What is true about Crohn's disease? Choose 3 answers -
ANSWER -It is an
inflammatory disease, a chronic disease, and an
autoimmune disease
A patient presents with severe abdominal pain, nausea, and
vomiting following
several days of heavy alcohol intake. The provider
notes a dark-blue
discoloration around the umbilicus (Cullen's sign). What is
the patient most
likely experiencing? - ANSWER -Acute
pancreatitis
Describe the process of articular degeneration. Which cells are
involved in this process and what is their function? - ANSWER -
,The thinning and breakdown of the articular cartilage that
covers joints and acts as a lubricant and cushion.
This articular cartilage is comprised of chondrocytes in a
matrix of collagen and aggrecan. The chondrocytes produce
enzymes and other proteins that slowly break down and reform
the matrix, allowing for regeneration. Stress caused by being
overweight or physical trauma can cause chondrocytes to
speed up the matrix breakdown process relative to the
reformation process, leading to a thinning of the articular
cartilage.
You receive a patient who has experienced a burn on the right
leg. You note the burn contains small blisters and is extremely
pinkish red and shiny/moist. The patient reports severe pain.
You document this burn as:
A. 1st Degree (superficial)
B. 2nd Degree (partial-thickness)
C. 3rd Degree (full-thickness)
D. 4th Degree (deep full-thickness) - ANSWER -2nd Degree
(partial-thickness)
What is pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) and what are s/sx?
- ANSWER -
Inflammation and infection of organs in the pelvic region,
most often occurs
when sexually transmitted bacteria spread from your vagina
to your uterus,
fallopian tubes, or ovaries. (Gonorrhea or chlamydia are the
most common)
,Symptoms:
#Can be nonexistent or mild, may not even notice symptoms
until trouble getting pregnant
#Mild to severe abdominal or pelvic pain
#Abnormal or heavy vaginal discharge with odor
#Abnormal uterine bleeding, especially during or after
intercourse, or between cycles
#Pain during intercourse
#Fever, sometimes with chills
#Painful, frequent, or difficult urination
What is polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and what are s/sx?
- ANSWER -A
disorder of the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovary axis which the
hormonal signals are
disordered and the patient experiences elevated levels of
androgens such as
testosterone
#Infertility
#Irregular menstrual cycles
#Hirsutism (facial hair)
What is cryoblation and what is it used as a primary treatment
for? - ANSWER -
A procedure in which an extremely cold liquid and an
instrument called a
, cryoprobe is used to freeze and destroy
abnormal tissue.
Used as a primary treatment for:
#Prostate cancer
#Bone cancer
#Cervical cancer
#Eye cancer
A female patient presents with irregular menstrual cycles and
hirsutism. Lab work reveals elevated androgen levels. Which is
the most likely diagnosis for this patient?
Pelvic inflammatory disease
Adenomyosis
Endometriosis
Polycystic ovarian syndrome - ANSWER -Polycystic ovarian
syndrome (PCOS)
What is true about Crohn's disease? Choose 3 answers
It is an infectious disease.
It is an inflammatory disease.
It is an autoimmune disease.
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A female patient presents with irregular menstrual cycles and
hirsutism. Lab work reveals elevated androgen levels. Which is
the most likely diagnosis for this patient? - ANSWER -PCOS
What is true about Crohn's disease? Choose 3 answers -
ANSWER -It is an
inflammatory disease, a chronic disease, and an
autoimmune disease
A patient presents with severe abdominal pain, nausea, and
vomiting following
several days of heavy alcohol intake. The provider
notes a dark-blue
discoloration around the umbilicus (Cullen's sign). What is
the patient most
likely experiencing? - ANSWER -Acute
pancreatitis
Describe the process of articular degeneration. Which cells are
involved in this process and what is their function? - ANSWER -
,The thinning and breakdown of the articular cartilage that
covers joints and acts as a lubricant and cushion.
This articular cartilage is comprised of chondrocytes in a
matrix of collagen and aggrecan. The chondrocytes produce
enzymes and other proteins that slowly break down and reform
the matrix, allowing for regeneration. Stress caused by being
overweight or physical trauma can cause chondrocytes to
speed up the matrix breakdown process relative to the
reformation process, leading to a thinning of the articular
cartilage.
You receive a patient who has experienced a burn on the right
leg. You note the burn contains small blisters and is extremely
pinkish red and shiny/moist. The patient reports severe pain.
You document this burn as:
A. 1st Degree (superficial)
B. 2nd Degree (partial-thickness)
C. 3rd Degree (full-thickness)
D. 4th Degree (deep full-thickness) - ANSWER -2nd Degree
(partial-thickness)
What is pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) and what are s/sx?
- ANSWER -
Inflammation and infection of organs in the pelvic region,
most often occurs
when sexually transmitted bacteria spread from your vagina
to your uterus,
fallopian tubes, or ovaries. (Gonorrhea or chlamydia are the
most common)
,Symptoms:
#Can be nonexistent or mild, may not even notice symptoms
until trouble getting pregnant
#Mild to severe abdominal or pelvic pain
#Abnormal or heavy vaginal discharge with odor
#Abnormal uterine bleeding, especially during or after
intercourse, or between cycles
#Pain during intercourse
#Fever, sometimes with chills
#Painful, frequent, or difficult urination
What is polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and what are s/sx?
- ANSWER -A
disorder of the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovary axis which the
hormonal signals are
disordered and the patient experiences elevated levels of
androgens such as
testosterone
#Infertility
#Irregular menstrual cycles
#Hirsutism (facial hair)
What is cryoblation and what is it used as a primary treatment
for? - ANSWER -
A procedure in which an extremely cold liquid and an
instrument called a
, cryoprobe is used to freeze and destroy
abnormal tissue.
Used as a primary treatment for:
#Prostate cancer
#Bone cancer
#Cervical cancer
#Eye cancer
A female patient presents with irregular menstrual cycles and
hirsutism. Lab work reveals elevated androgen levels. Which is
the most likely diagnosis for this patient?
Pelvic inflammatory disease
Adenomyosis
Endometriosis
Polycystic ovarian syndrome - ANSWER -Polycystic ovarian
syndrome (PCOS)
What is true about Crohn's disease? Choose 3 answers
It is an infectious disease.
It is an inflammatory disease.
It is an autoimmune disease.
