WGU D115 Unit 3

Symptoms of Chronic suppurative otitis media - Answer- Chronic suppurative otitis media- will have hearing loss, purulent drainage, ear pain. What is Gate Control Theory - Answer- pain transmission is modulated by a balance of impulses conducted to the spinal cord where cells in the substantia gelatinosa function as a "gate". What is the parathyroid gland responsible for - Answer- produces parathyroid hormone (PTH)- which is the single most important factor in the regulation of serum calcium concentration. What is TH responsible for - Answer- TH is responsible for growth, maturation, and function of cells, body systems throughout the body and across the life span. Symptoms of hypothyroidism - Answer- decreased energy, lethargy, heat intolerance, lowered basal temperature, diastolic HTN, MYXEDEMA one of the most important contributors to insulin resistance and DM - Answer- Obesity The definition of legal blindness is the best corrected vision of 20/100. true or false - Answer- FALSE The definition of legal blindness is the best corrected vision of 20/200. A male patient presents with sinus congestion, clear nasal discharge, and a cough that is worse when he is reclined. What is the probable condition causing these symptoms? Peritonsillar abscess Pharyngitis Sinus infection Allergic rhinitis - Answer- Allergic rhinitis is marked by sinus congestion, clear nasal discharge, post nasal drip that causes a sore throat, and cough that is worse when supine. unilateral tonsillar enlargement during acute tonsillitis is suggestive of - Answer- Unilateral tonsillar enlargement during acute tonsillitis is suggestive of a tonsillar abscess. If the patient does not have trouble swallowing, is drooling, or has a muffled voice