WGU D236 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY 2024 STUDY GUIDE [QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS]

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WGU D236 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY 2024 STUDY GUIDE [QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS] 1. Describe how your body re- sponds to an infection. 2. Identify role of DNA changes in congenital ab- normalities. 3. How does d... evelopment disrupts congenital abnor- malities? 4. Describes factors that dis- rupt homeostasis and how disruptions affect wellbe- ing. T cells produce cytokines, which stimulate B cells. B cells produce antibodies. Mutations in genes or chromosomal abnormal- ities Alterations of DNA (ex) Fluid and electrolyte shifts can cause n/v or dysrhythmias. 5. Explain RAAS Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system 1. Reduce blood flow causes kidneys to re- lease 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. 6. DKA increased anion gap, decreased HCO3 7. How do kidneys compen- sate for alkalosis 8. Untreated acidosis leads to an increase in which elec- trolyte? retain H and excrete HCO3 Potassium 9. West Nile Virus Transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito. Severe signs and symptoms; high fever, headache and stiff neck 10. Lyme disease Tick-borne disease caused by the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi. 11. Erythema infectiosum a febrile upper respiratory illness in a child followed by the sudden appearance of red, flushed cheeks, "fifth disease" 12. Obesity ad diabetes are risk factors for having a child with . Spina bifida 13. Trousseau's sign arm/carpal spasm associated with hypocal- cemia 14. Cause and sign of spina bi- fida 15. hemophilia is more com- mon in 16. Prenatal exposure to alco- hol includes 17. Connective vs muscle tis- sue disorders results from failure of neural tube to close. sign - fluid filled sac on lower back. males ND-PAE, decreased brain function, FAS Connective- RA, Scleroderma, Lupus Muscle - MS, Muscular dystrophy, Myasthenia Gravia 18. Describe Lupus Inflammatory disorder characterized by joint pain and butterfly rash 19. Describe Myasthenia Gravis It is an autoimmune disorder where antibodies attack own Ach receptors. This causes weak- ness of skeletal muscles over the course of the day, along with ptosis, double vision, and difficulty swallowing. 20. dermatitis inflammation of the skin 21. eczema noninfectious, inflammatory skin disease char- acterized by redness, blisters, scabs, and itch- ing [Show More]

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