WGU D027 Exam Questions and 100% Correct
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1. Describe Celiac Disease and which testing is appropriate to diagnosis?
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Lining of the small intestine and intolerant of gluten. More pronounced in the duodenum and
jejunum.
i. Serologic measurements of IgA antibodies and HLA-DQ2 or HLA-DQ8
ii. Endoscopy with small intestine biopsy
iii. Duodenal biopsy
IgA-tTG test has the advantages of being simple, inexpensive, widely available
(Total IgA
IgA-tTG
IgA-EMA)
What is Sjorgens Syndrome and what testing is appropriate for diagnosis?
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,a. An immune system disorder that causes dry eyes and mouth especially in those with RA or
SLE
b. Testing: SSA+ and SSB+
In what conditions have Cinnamon been useful for?
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a. Lowers blood glucose
b. Lowers cholesterol
c. Lowers hypertension
d. Lowers risk for bleeding
Discuss the pathophysiology of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), what chamber
is affected and what population is typically affected?
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1. The left ventricle is underdeveloped and too small.
2. The mitral valves is not formed or is very small.
, 3. The aortic valve is not formed or is very small.
4. The ascending portion of the aorta is underdeveloped or is too small.
5. Often, babies with hypoplastic left heart syndrome also have an atrial septal defect, which is a
hole between the left and right upper chambers (atria) of the heart.
What hormone does Parathyroid secretes?
Produces parathyroid hormone that regulates calcium in the bloodstream and tissues.
The more PTH hormone released, the more calcium the bones release to the blood stream, losing
density and hardness.
What is Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome?
What is it caused by?
How do we test for it?
A progressive genetic disorder causing children to age rapidly. No cure. Appears in the first year
or two in life.
Caused by aberrant splicing of the LMNA making protein-progerin. Abnormal version of lamin
A protein causes the nuclear envelope surrounding the nucleus to be unstable and progressively
damages the nucleus, causing it to die prematurely.
Test for LMNA mutation.
Answers
1. Describe Celiac Disease and which testing is appropriate to diagnosis?
1
2
3
Lining of the small intestine and intolerant of gluten. More pronounced in the duodenum and
jejunum.
i. Serologic measurements of IgA antibodies and HLA-DQ2 or HLA-DQ8
ii. Endoscopy with small intestine biopsy
iii. Duodenal biopsy
IgA-tTG test has the advantages of being simple, inexpensive, widely available
(Total IgA
IgA-tTG
IgA-EMA)
What is Sjorgens Syndrome and what testing is appropriate for diagnosis?
1
2
,a. An immune system disorder that causes dry eyes and mouth especially in those with RA or
SLE
b. Testing: SSA+ and SSB+
In what conditions have Cinnamon been useful for?
1
2
3
4
a. Lowers blood glucose
b. Lowers cholesterol
c. Lowers hypertension
d. Lowers risk for bleeding
Discuss the pathophysiology of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), what chamber
is affected and what population is typically affected?
1
2
3
4
5
1. The left ventricle is underdeveloped and too small.
2. The mitral valves is not formed or is very small.
, 3. The aortic valve is not formed or is very small.
4. The ascending portion of the aorta is underdeveloped or is too small.
5. Often, babies with hypoplastic left heart syndrome also have an atrial septal defect, which is a
hole between the left and right upper chambers (atria) of the heart.
What hormone does Parathyroid secretes?
Produces parathyroid hormone that regulates calcium in the bloodstream and tissues.
The more PTH hormone released, the more calcium the bones release to the blood stream, losing
density and hardness.
What is Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome?
What is it caused by?
How do we test for it?
A progressive genetic disorder causing children to age rapidly. No cure. Appears in the first year
or two in life.
Caused by aberrant splicing of the LMNA making protein-progerin. Abnormal version of lamin
A protein causes the nuclear envelope surrounding the nucleus to be unstable and progressively
damages the nucleus, causing it to die prematurely.
Test for LMNA mutation.
