Latest WGU D236 Pathophysiology Exam Questions and Verified Answers updated .

Latest WGU D236 Pathophysiology Exam Questions and Verified Answers updated . Describe how your body responds to an infection. Correct ans - T cells produce cytokines, which stimulate B cells. B cells produce antibodies. Identify role of DNA changes in congenital abnormalities. Correct ans - Mutations in genes or chromosomal abnormalities How does development disrupts congenital abnormalities? Correct ans - Alterations of DNA Describes factors that disrupt homeostasis and how disruptions affect wellbeing. Correct ans - (ex) Fluid and electrolyte shifts can cause n/v or dysrhythmias. Explain RAAS Correct ans - Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system 1. Reduce blood flow causes kidneys to release renin produce angiotensin I converts angiotensin I to angiotensin II vasoconstriction release aldosterone kidneys conserve sodium and water Result less water lost in urine and blood pressure maintained. DKA Correct ans - increased anion gap, decreased HCO3 How do kidneys compensate for alkalosis Correct ans - retain H and excrete HCO3 Untreated acidosis leads to an increase in which electrolyte? Correct ans - Potassium West Nile Virus Correct ans - Transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito. Severe signs and symptoms; high fever, headache and stiff neck Lyme disease Correct ans - Tick-borne disease caused by the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi. Erythema infectiosum Correct ans - a febrile upper respiratory illness in a child followed by the sudden appearance of red, flushed cheeks, "fifth disease" Obesity ad diabetes are risk factors for having a child with . Correct ans - Spina bifida Trousseau's sign Correct ans - arm/carpal spasm associated with hypocalcemia Cause and sign of spina bifida Correct ans - results from failure of neural tube to close. sign - fluid filled sac on lower back. hemophilia is more common in Correct ans - males Prenatal exposure to alcohol includes Correct ans - ND-PAE, decreased brain function, FAS Connective vs muscle tissue disorders Correct ans - Connective- RA, Scleroderma, Lupus Muscle - MS, Muscular dystrophy, Myasthenia Gravia Describe Lupus Correct ans - Inflammatory disorder characterized by joint pain and butterfly rash