WGU Pathophysiology D236 Exam
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acromegaly - CORRECT ANSWERS-abnormal enlargement of the extremities caused
by hypersecretion of growth hormone by pituitary gland
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) - CORRECT ANSWERS-rapid loss of renal function due to
damage to the kidneys; formerly called acute renal failure
Alzheimer's disease vs parkinson's disease - CORRECT ANSWERS-Alz - affects
language and memory
Park - affects all executive functioning
anemia can cause - CORRECT ANSWERS-pelvic pain, menorrhagia, constipation,
uterine leiomyomas
aneurysm - CORRECT ANSWERS-ballooning of a weakened portion of an arterial
wall
angina pectoris - CORRECT ANSWERS-chest pain, which may radiate to the left arm
and jaw, that occurs when there is an insufficient supply of blood to the heart muscle
Antiandrogen therapy - CORRECT ANSWERS-(Spironolactone or flutamide) causes
lack of testosterone > erectyle dysfunction or decreased bone density or hotflashes
Artherosclerosis - CORRECT ANSWERS-Hardening and narrowing of the arteries
due to buildup of cholesterol plaques
1.endothelial injury
2.foam cell formation
3.fatty streak formation
Asthma - CORRECT ANSWERS-treatment resistant bronchospasm, same category of
COPD
basal cell carcinoma - CORRECT ANSWERS-Most common and least severe type of
skin cancer; often characterized by light or pearly nodules. Rarely metastasize, most
common on face due to sun exposure
, benign neoplasm - CORRECT ANSWERS-noncancerous growths, stationary, distinct
borders
benign vs malignant hypertension - CORRECT ANSWERS-benign - "essential
hypertension", chronic vascular damage due to sodium retention.
malignant - acute vascular damage due to renin release
Bursa - CORRECT ANSWERS-fluid-filled sac that allows for easy movement of one
part of a joint over another
Cause and sign of spina bifida - CORRECT ANSWERS-results from failure of neural
tube to close. sign - fluid filled sac on lower back.
causes of diabetes - CORRECT ANSWERS-type 1: beta cells in pancreas are
destroyed (autoimmune)
type 2: overweight, body becomes insulin resistant
gestational: hormones during pregnancy cause glucose levels to rise
CD4 cells - CORRECT ANSWERS-Helper T cells that mature in thymus that active B
cells to create immunity
cerebral contusion - CORRECT ANSWERS-the bruising of brain tissue as the result
of a head injury that causes the brain to bounce against the rigid bone of the skull;
symptoms: ringing in ears, severe headache, n/v.
Chlamydia - CORRECT ANSWERS-A bacterial infection that affects the reproductive
organs of both males and females; male symptoms include penile discharge,
uncomfortable walking
Cholecystitis - CORRECT ANSWERS-inflammation of the gallbladder; usually
associated with gallstones (RUQ pain radiates to back)
Chron's disease - CORRECT ANSWERS-A chronic inflammatory bowel disease that
affects the lining of the digestive tract, chronic symptoms: diarrhea, sores, fistula,
weight loss
Coal Worker's Pneumoconiosis - CORRECT ANSWERS-Carbon dust, seen in coal
miners. Massive exposure leads to diffuse fibrosis('black lung')
Colon cancer symptoms/signs? - CORRECT ANSWERS-1. Right sided - iron
deficiency anemia
2. Left sided - obstruction
3. "Apple core" lesion on barium enema
4. Pencil thin stools
5. Hematochezia (bright red blood)
6. Colicky pain
with Questions and Correct Answers
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acromegaly - CORRECT ANSWERS-abnormal enlargement of the extremities caused
by hypersecretion of growth hormone by pituitary gland
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) - CORRECT ANSWERS-rapid loss of renal function due to
damage to the kidneys; formerly called acute renal failure
Alzheimer's disease vs parkinson's disease - CORRECT ANSWERS-Alz - affects
language and memory
Park - affects all executive functioning
anemia can cause - CORRECT ANSWERS-pelvic pain, menorrhagia, constipation,
uterine leiomyomas
aneurysm - CORRECT ANSWERS-ballooning of a weakened portion of an arterial
wall
angina pectoris - CORRECT ANSWERS-chest pain, which may radiate to the left arm
and jaw, that occurs when there is an insufficient supply of blood to the heart muscle
Antiandrogen therapy - CORRECT ANSWERS-(Spironolactone or flutamide) causes
lack of testosterone > erectyle dysfunction or decreased bone density or hotflashes
Artherosclerosis - CORRECT ANSWERS-Hardening and narrowing of the arteries
due to buildup of cholesterol plaques
1.endothelial injury
2.foam cell formation
3.fatty streak formation
Asthma - CORRECT ANSWERS-treatment resistant bronchospasm, same category of
COPD
basal cell carcinoma - CORRECT ANSWERS-Most common and least severe type of
skin cancer; often characterized by light or pearly nodules. Rarely metastasize, most
common on face due to sun exposure
, benign neoplasm - CORRECT ANSWERS-noncancerous growths, stationary, distinct
borders
benign vs malignant hypertension - CORRECT ANSWERS-benign - "essential
hypertension", chronic vascular damage due to sodium retention.
malignant - acute vascular damage due to renin release
Bursa - CORRECT ANSWERS-fluid-filled sac that allows for easy movement of one
part of a joint over another
Cause and sign of spina bifida - CORRECT ANSWERS-results from failure of neural
tube to close. sign - fluid filled sac on lower back.
causes of diabetes - CORRECT ANSWERS-type 1: beta cells in pancreas are
destroyed (autoimmune)
type 2: overweight, body becomes insulin resistant
gestational: hormones during pregnancy cause glucose levels to rise
CD4 cells - CORRECT ANSWERS-Helper T cells that mature in thymus that active B
cells to create immunity
cerebral contusion - CORRECT ANSWERS-the bruising of brain tissue as the result
of a head injury that causes the brain to bounce against the rigid bone of the skull;
symptoms: ringing in ears, severe headache, n/v.
Chlamydia - CORRECT ANSWERS-A bacterial infection that affects the reproductive
organs of both males and females; male symptoms include penile discharge,
uncomfortable walking
Cholecystitis - CORRECT ANSWERS-inflammation of the gallbladder; usually
associated with gallstones (RUQ pain radiates to back)
Chron's disease - CORRECT ANSWERS-A chronic inflammatory bowel disease that
affects the lining of the digestive tract, chronic symptoms: diarrhea, sores, fistula,
weight loss
Coal Worker's Pneumoconiosis - CORRECT ANSWERS-Carbon dust, seen in coal
miners. Massive exposure leads to diffuse fibrosis('black lung')
Colon cancer symptoms/signs? - CORRECT ANSWERS-1. Right sided - iron
deficiency anemia
2. Left sided - obstruction
3. "Apple core" lesion on barium enema
4. Pencil thin stools
5. Hematochezia (bright red blood)
6. Colicky pain
