WGU Pathophysiology D236 Study With Complete Solutions
1. Anabolism The phase of metabolism where simple substances are made into complex ones. 2.
Catabolism Breakdown of substances into energy 3. Epithelial and connective tissues what tissues most
often develop tumors 4. Papilloma What type of benign tumor is a wart? (Papilloma, Lipoma, Myoma,
Chondroma) 5. Lipoma What benign tumor begins in the fatty tissue? (Papilloma, Lipoma, Myoma,
Chondroma) 6. Myoma What benign tumor is also called a fibroid? (Papilloma, Lipoma, Myoma,
Chondroma) 7. Chondroma What benign tumor is of cartilage cells? (Papilloma, Lipoma, Myoma,
Chondroma) 8. Sarcoma What type of tumor can be found anywhere and arises from connective tissue?
9. Fevers and night sweats What are early signs of lymphoma? 10. radiation therapy Planting seeds into
a malignant prostate and irradiating to reduce damage to healthy tissue is called: 11. vesicle Skin lesion
described as a small fluid filled elevation of the skin (eg blister) [vesicle, pustule, macule, papule] 12.
pustule Skin lesion described as an elevation of the skin containing white blood cells and cell debris
[vesicle, pustule, macule, papule] 13. macule Skin lesion described as a spot not raised or depressed (eg
freckle) [vesicle, pustule, macule, papule] WGU Pathophysiology from the study guide Study online
at https://quizlet.com/_2d761w 14. papule Skin lesion described as a firm raised area of skin (eg pimple]
[vesicle, pustule, macule, papule] 15. excoriation Skin lesions described as a scratch into the skin. 16.
laceration Skin trauma- rough, jagged wound caused by skin tearing: 17. fissure Skin trauma- crack in the
skin 18. ulcer skin trauma - sore with disintegration and death of affected tissue 19. superficial burn
Burn involving only the epidermal layer of the skin. 20. Blisters and pain at the burn site. How do
superficial partial thickness burns present? 21. shingles Painful vesicular lesions caused by varicella.
normal treatment is antiviral medications and corticosteroids to decrease pain. 22. superficial Tissue
destruction involving only the epidermal layer of the skin is called: 23. Pruritus and urticarial What are
two signs of allergic skin reactions? 24. They are all autoimmune diseases involving the skin What do
Pemphigus, scleroderma and lupus erythematosus have in common? 25. Disturb equilibrium What can
damage to the semicircular canals in the ears do? 26. Placing a myringotomy tube in the ear How can
otitis media be prevented? WGU Pathophysiology from the study guide Study online at
https://quizlet.com/_2d761w 27. Presbycusis What is age related hearing loss called? 28. Speaking in
clear low pitched tones What can alleviate age -related hearing loss (Presbycusis)? 29. arthrocentesis,
laparoscopic repairs, and fixation of screws What can treatment of joint disorders include? 30. Gout
Form of arthritis described as a higher level of uric acid crystals accumulating in joint 31. Septic arthritis
Form of arthritis that may result from an invasive procedure, organisms carried to the joint by the blood
stream. 32. Osteoarthritis Form of arthritis that may be the results of aging and repeated trauma most
often in weight-bearing joints. 33. Rheumatoid arthritis Form of arthritis described as an inflammation
and overgrowth of synovial fluid causing severe pain; joints stiffen and become useless 34. Myasthenia
gravis What can be described as chronic muscular fatigue caused by defect at the neuromuscular
junction? 35. By taking antacid medications, and using medications that decrease production of
hydrochloric acid. How can gastroesophageal reflux disease be treated? 36. Chronic pancreatitis What
can be characterized with severe pain and blood tests that show elevated serum amylase? 37.
Pancreatitis What impacts the digestive process by leading to enzyme imbalances? WGU
Pathophysiology from the study guide Study online at https://quizlet.com/_2d761w 38. Testing blood
serology How is viral hepatitis identified? 39. Bowel fucntion What does chronic hepatitis often exhibit
changes in? 40. an antigen-antibody reaction What could arise if an Rh negative patient experiences a
second exposure to Rh positive blood? 41. Hemophilia A bleeding disorder caused by deficiency of a
WGU Pathophysiology D236 Study With Complete Solutions
, WGU Pathophysiology D236 Study With Complete Solutions
clotting factor. 42. Leukemia A neoplastic disease characterized by a large increase in white blood cells.
WGU Pathophysiology D236 Study With Complete Solutions
1. Anabolism The phase of metabolism where simple substances are made into complex ones. 2.
Catabolism Breakdown of substances into energy 3. Epithelial and connective tissues what tissues most
often develop tumors 4. Papilloma What type of benign tumor is a wart? (Papilloma, Lipoma, Myoma,
Chondroma) 5. Lipoma What benign tumor begins in the fatty tissue? (Papilloma, Lipoma, Myoma,
Chondroma) 6. Myoma What benign tumor is also called a fibroid? (Papilloma, Lipoma, Myoma,
Chondroma) 7. Chondroma What benign tumor is of cartilage cells? (Papilloma, Lipoma, Myoma,
Chondroma) 8. Sarcoma What type of tumor can be found anywhere and arises from connective tissue?
9. Fevers and night sweats What are early signs of lymphoma? 10. radiation therapy Planting seeds into
a malignant prostate and irradiating to reduce damage to healthy tissue is called: 11. vesicle Skin lesion
described as a small fluid filled elevation of the skin (eg blister) [vesicle, pustule, macule, papule] 12.
pustule Skin lesion described as an elevation of the skin containing white blood cells and cell debris
[vesicle, pustule, macule, papule] 13. macule Skin lesion described as a spot not raised or depressed (eg
freckle) [vesicle, pustule, macule, papule] WGU Pathophysiology from the study guide Study online
at https://quizlet.com/_2d761w 14. papule Skin lesion described as a firm raised area of skin (eg pimple]
[vesicle, pustule, macule, papule] 15. excoriation Skin lesions described as a scratch into the skin. 16.
laceration Skin trauma- rough, jagged wound caused by skin tearing: 17. fissure Skin trauma- crack in the
skin 18. ulcer skin trauma - sore with disintegration and death of affected tissue 19. superficial burn
Burn involving only the epidermal layer of the skin. 20. Blisters and pain at the burn site. How do
superficial partial thickness burns present? 21. shingles Painful vesicular lesions caused by varicella.
normal treatment is antiviral medications and corticosteroids to decrease pain. 22. superficial Tissue
destruction involving only the epidermal layer of the skin is called: 23. Pruritus and urticarial What are
two signs of allergic skin reactions? 24. They are all autoimmune diseases involving the skin What do
Pemphigus, scleroderma and lupus erythematosus have in common? 25. Disturb equilibrium What can
damage to the semicircular canals in the ears do? 26. Placing a myringotomy tube in the ear How can
otitis media be prevented? WGU Pathophysiology from the study guide Study online at
https://quizlet.com/_2d761w 27. Presbycusis What is age related hearing loss called? 28. Speaking in
clear low pitched tones What can alleviate age -related hearing loss (Presbycusis)? 29. arthrocentesis,
laparoscopic repairs, and fixation of screws What can treatment of joint disorders include? 30. Gout
Form of arthritis described as a higher level of uric acid crystals accumulating in joint 31. Septic arthritis
Form of arthritis that may result from an invasive procedure, organisms carried to the joint by the blood
stream. 32. Osteoarthritis Form of arthritis that may be the results of aging and repeated trauma most
often in weight-bearing joints. 33. Rheumatoid arthritis Form of arthritis described as an inflammation
and overgrowth of synovial fluid causing severe pain; joints stiffen and become useless 34. Myasthenia
gravis What can be described as chronic muscular fatigue caused by defect at the neuromuscular
junction? 35. By taking antacid medications, and using medications that decrease production of
hydrochloric acid. How can gastroesophageal reflux disease be treated? 36. Chronic pancreatitis What
can be characterized with severe pain and blood tests that show elevated serum amylase? 37.
Pancreatitis What impacts the digestive process by leading to enzyme imbalances? WGU
Pathophysiology from the study guide Study online at https://quizlet.com/_2d761w 38. Testing blood
serology How is viral hepatitis identified? 39. Bowel fucntion What does chronic hepatitis often exhibit
changes in? 40. an antigen-antibody reaction What could arise if an Rh negative patient experiences a
second exposure to Rh positive blood? 41. Hemophilia A bleeding disorder caused by deficiency of a
WGU Pathophysiology D236 Study With Complete Solutions
, WGU Pathophysiology D236 Study With Complete Solutions
clotting factor. 42. Leukemia A neoplastic disease characterized by a large increase in white blood cells.
WGU Pathophysiology D236 Study With Complete Solutions
