EXAM PATHOPHYSIOLOGY D236-
WGU PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM
WITH CORRECT/ACCURATE
ANSWERS
What is accomplished by diffusion?
Movement of molecules from an area of higher concentration to
an area of lower concentration.
Hypospadias
Urethral orifice on the underside of the penis.
Osmotic Diarrhea
Caused by non-absorbable substances in the intestine drawing
water into the bowel.
What two nutrients are necessary for synthesizing RBCs?
Iron
Vitamin B12 (Folic Acid)
Which condition allows blood to flow back into the L Atrium from
the L Ventricle?
Mitral Valve Regurgitation = condition where valve between left
chambers doesn't close properly. Blood leaks back across the
valve.
S/S: Irregular heartbeat, SOB, palpitations, and swollen feet
and/or ankles.
,Complications from uncontrolled HTN:
Stroke
Heart Attack
Kidney Failure
Aneurysm
Eye problems
Parasite that causes Malaria:
Plasmodium malariae/vivax/ovale/falciparum
S/S: Jaundice, renal damage, fever, chills, HA, myalgia, nausea,
vomiting, and orthostatic hypotension
*Strong immune system can suppress disease so that individual
can have asymptomatic periods in life.
Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Cancer that originates from the lymphocytes (WBCs; part of the
body's immune system). Reed-Sternberg cells are present.
S/S: Painless and enlarged lymph nodes, Abdominal pain, fever,
chills, weight loss, headache, swelling in upper chest/head/arms
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Cancer originates in the lymph system. Lymphocytes grow
abnormally and can form growth throughout the body.
S/S: Splenomegaly, Hepatomegaly, abd pain, fever, chills,
unexplained weight loss, HA, seizures, SOB, high sweats, lack of
energy, rash and itching.
Two classic symptoms of Asthma?
Wheezing
Cough
Shortness of breath (Dyspnea)
, Chest Tightness
Two risks factors for developing Hernia?
Obesity
Pregnancy
Ascites
Heavy Lifting
Chronic cough
Chronic constipation
Ulcerative Colitis
Chronic inflammatory disease that affects mucosal layer of the
large intestine. (colon). Pseudopolyps are seen on examination of
the colon.
S/S: Severe Abd pain and tenderness, blood in stool, gurgling
sound, diarrhea, and weight loss.
Complications: Colon CA, Osteoporosis, Liver disease, Toxic
megacolon, and bleeding.
Found via biopsy/colonoscopy
Crohn's Disease
Inflammation of any part of the GI tract from mouth to anus.
Involves the whole thickness of the intestine's wall, cobblestone
mucosa, and anal fistulas.
S/S: Abd pain, chronic diarrhea w/ bleeding or mucus, and weight
loss.
Found via biopsy/colonoscopy
Peptic Ulcer Disease
WGU PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM
WITH CORRECT/ACCURATE
ANSWERS
What is accomplished by diffusion?
Movement of molecules from an area of higher concentration to
an area of lower concentration.
Hypospadias
Urethral orifice on the underside of the penis.
Osmotic Diarrhea
Caused by non-absorbable substances in the intestine drawing
water into the bowel.
What two nutrients are necessary for synthesizing RBCs?
Iron
Vitamin B12 (Folic Acid)
Which condition allows blood to flow back into the L Atrium from
the L Ventricle?
Mitral Valve Regurgitation = condition where valve between left
chambers doesn't close properly. Blood leaks back across the
valve.
S/S: Irregular heartbeat, SOB, palpitations, and swollen feet
and/or ankles.
,Complications from uncontrolled HTN:
Stroke
Heart Attack
Kidney Failure
Aneurysm
Eye problems
Parasite that causes Malaria:
Plasmodium malariae/vivax/ovale/falciparum
S/S: Jaundice, renal damage, fever, chills, HA, myalgia, nausea,
vomiting, and orthostatic hypotension
*Strong immune system can suppress disease so that individual
can have asymptomatic periods in life.
Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Cancer that originates from the lymphocytes (WBCs; part of the
body's immune system). Reed-Sternberg cells are present.
S/S: Painless and enlarged lymph nodes, Abdominal pain, fever,
chills, weight loss, headache, swelling in upper chest/head/arms
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Cancer originates in the lymph system. Lymphocytes grow
abnormally and can form growth throughout the body.
S/S: Splenomegaly, Hepatomegaly, abd pain, fever, chills,
unexplained weight loss, HA, seizures, SOB, high sweats, lack of
energy, rash and itching.
Two classic symptoms of Asthma?
Wheezing
Cough
Shortness of breath (Dyspnea)
, Chest Tightness
Two risks factors for developing Hernia?
Obesity
Pregnancy
Ascites
Heavy Lifting
Chronic cough
Chronic constipation
Ulcerative Colitis
Chronic inflammatory disease that affects mucosal layer of the
large intestine. (colon). Pseudopolyps are seen on examination of
the colon.
S/S: Severe Abd pain and tenderness, blood in stool, gurgling
sound, diarrhea, and weight loss.
Complications: Colon CA, Osteoporosis, Liver disease, Toxic
megacolon, and bleeding.
Found via biopsy/colonoscopy
Crohn's Disease
Inflammation of any part of the GI tract from mouth to anus.
Involves the whole thickness of the intestine's wall, cobblestone
mucosa, and anal fistulas.
S/S: Abd pain, chronic diarrhea w/ bleeding or mucus, and weight
loss.
Found via biopsy/colonoscopy
Peptic Ulcer Disease
