WGU D236 Pathophysiology Exam Review (New 2023/ 2024 Update) Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Rated A
WGU D236 Pathophysiology Exam Review
(New 2023/ 2024 Update) Complete Guide
with Questions and Verified Answers| 100%
Correct| Rated A
QUESTION
what characterizes hypertensive crisis
Answer:
systolic BP > 180
QUESTION
types of anemia
Answer:
- Aplastic (decreased or missing RBC production)
- Iron Deficiency
- Folic Acid Deficiency
- Vitamin B12 Deficiency/Pernicious
- Hemolytic (breakdown of RBCs faster than produced)
- Sickle Cell (RBCs die too early, shortage of RBCs)
QUESTION
Where does cancer originate from in leukemia?
Answer:
bone marrow
QUESTION
CD4 cells
Answer:
Helper T cells that mature in thymus that active B cells to create immunity
QUESTION
Hodgkin’s lymphoma
Answer:
distinguished from other lymphomas by the presence of large, cancerous lymphocytes known as
Reed-Sternberg cells
QUESTION
Lymphocytosis
Answer:
abnormal increase in lymphocytes, asymptomatic
QUESTION
Stable angina
Answer:
predictable and consistent pain that occurs on exertion and is relieved by rest and/or nitroglycerin
QUESTION
Upper respiratory tract infection
Answer:
common cold, laryngitis, croup, pharyngitis, rhinitis, sinusitis, and tonsillitis
QUESTION
lower respiratory tract infection
Answer:
pneumonia, bronchitis, tuberculosis
QUESTION
conditions that lead to COPD
Answer:
smoking, asthma, dust, chemicals, genetics
QUESTION
pnemonia
Answer:
an inflammation in the lung caused by infection from bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites, or
resulting from aspiration of chemicals. Hear crackles and rhonchi.
QUESTION
Asthma
Answer:
treatment resistant bronchospasm, same category of COPD
QUESTION
pneumothorax
Answer:
air in the pleural cavity caused by a puncture of the lung or chest wall
QUESTION
cor pulmonale
Answer:
right-sided heart failure arising from chronic lung disease
QUESTION
Coal Worker’s Pneumoconiosis
Answer:
Carbon dust, seen in coal miners. Massive exposure leads to diffuse fibrosis(‘black lung’)
QUESTION
common characteristics of chronic digestive system disorders
Answer:
(Celiac, Chron’s, Colitis…) Abdominal pain, weight loss, changes in urination/bowel movements,
bleeding, diarrhea, n/v….
QUESTION
common characteristics of acute digestive system disorders
Answer:
(GERD, IBS, Hiatal hernia…) Abd pain, bleeding, bloating, diarrhea, heartburn, n/v
QUESTION
pyelonephritis
Answer:
Inflammation of the renal pelvis and kidney; caused by bacterial infection (commonly E. Coli)
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