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WGU D236 PATHO - MEGAN_SHAY’S STUDY GUIDES QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS/ACCURATE SOLUTIONS

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Metabolic Acidosis (HCO3 low / pH low) causes / tx.


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DKA, severe dehydration, lactic acidosis.
Tx: Sodium Bicarb




Normal magnesium level

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1.6-2.6




What does the body do to compensate for left sided heart failure?


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#Tachycardia
#Pallor
#Daytime oliguria (low urine output)




What is myocarditis?


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Inflammation and damage of the heart muscle, known as myocardium.
Caused by a viral infection, but can also be caused by an infection of
bacteria, fungi, parasite or a reaction to a drug.




What are emphysema manifestations?


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, #Dyspnea, tachypnea, tachycardia
#Clubbed fingers
#Barrel chest
#Pursed-lip breathing
#Fatigue
#Anorexia, weight loss




What are complications of asthma?


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#Respiratory alkalosis/acidosis
#Status asthmaticus (ongoing, unrelenting, unresponsive to treatment
episode of asthma that can be fatal)
#Silent chest
#Respiratory failure




What are the s/sx of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's disease)?


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Upper motor neurons become sclerotic and die

Weakness in upper and lower extremities, head drop, speech changes,
dysphagia.

Treatment: Riluzole (Rilutek) - works by changing the activity of certain
natural substances in the body that affect nerves and muscles.

, Which viral pathogen does not have the potential to cause chronic hepatitis?


Hepatitis A


Hepatitis D


Hepatitis C


Hepatitis B


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Hepatitis A

**Hepatitis A causes an acute illness only and does not progress to chronic
hepatitis.




What is urolithiasis? What are 3 different types and part of the urinary system do they
occur?


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Calculi (stones) that form in the urinary system.

Nephrolithiasis (kidney stones)
Ureterolithiasis (Ureter stones)
Cystolithiasis (bladder stones)




Woman is complaining of a lump in her throat and difficulty swallowing, what is the
probable diagnosis?


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