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WGU D236 Pathophysiology Study Guide – Exam Prep & Notes

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Prepare effectively for WGU’s D236 Pathophysiology course with this comprehensive study guide! This PDF consolidates essential concepts, lecture notes, and key examples to help nursing and health science students master pathophysiology topics. Ideal for quick revision, exam preparation, and understanding complex physiological processes. Save time and study smarter with this all-in-one resource.

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WGU Pathophysiology D236
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Describe how your body responds to an infection. -
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T cells produce cytokines, which stimulate B cells. B cells
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Identify role of DNA changes in congenital abnormalities. -
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Mutations in genes or chromosomal abnormalities
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How does development disrupts congenital abnormalities? -
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correct answer✔ ✔ Alterations of DNA
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Describes factors that disrupt homeostasis and how disruption
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(ex) Fluid and electrolyte shifts can cause n/v or dysrhythmi
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Explain RAAS - correct answer✔ ✔ Renin-angiotensin-
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1. Reduce blood flow causes kidneys to release renin
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,> produce angiotensin I > converts angiotensin I to angiotensi
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n II > vasoconstriction > release aldosterone > kidneys conser
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ve sodium and water > Result less water lost in urine and blo
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od pressure maintained.
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DKA - correct answer✔ ✔
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How do kidneys compensate for alkalosis - correct answer✔
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Untreated acidosis leads to an increase in which electrolyte? -
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correct answer✔ ✔ Potassium
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West Nile Virus - correct answer✔ ✔
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Transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito. Sever
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e signs and symptoms; high fever, headache and stiff neck
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Lyme disease - correct answer✔ ✔ Tick-
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borne disease caused by the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi.
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,Erythema infectiosum - correct answer✔ ✔
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a febrile upper respiratory illness in a child followed by the
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sudden appearance of red, flushed cheeks, "fifth disease"
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Obesity ad diabetes are risk factors for having a child with __
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___. - correct answer✔ ✔ Spina bifida
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Trousseau's sign - correct answer✔ ✔
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arm/carpal spasm associated with hypocalcemia
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Cause and sign of spina bifida - correct answer✔ ✔
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results from failure of neural tube to close. sign -
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fluid filled sac on lower back.
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hemophilia is more common in - correct answer✔ ✔ males
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Prenatal exposure to alcohol includes - correct answer✔ ✔
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ND-PAE, decreased brain function, FAS
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Connective vs muscle tissue disorders - correct answer✔ ✔
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, Muscle - MS, Muscular dystrophy, Myasthenia Gravia
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Describe Lupus - correct answer✔ ✔
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Inflammatory disorder characterized by joint pain and butter
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fly rash
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Describe Myasthenia Gravis - correct answer✔ ✔
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It is an autoimmune disorder where antibodies attack own A
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ch receptors. This causes weakness of skeletal muscles over t
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he course of the day, along with ptosis, double vision, and dif
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ficulty swallowing.
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dermatitis - correct answer✔ ✔ inflammation of the skin
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eczema - correct answer✔ ✔
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noninfectious, inflammatory skin disease characterized by re
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dness, blisters, scabs, and itching
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decubitus ulcer - correct answer✔ ✔
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sore caused by lying down for long periods of time
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