Pathophysiology C805 WGU REVIEW
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Iron-deficiency anemia -answer-Blood disorder that is characterized by an adequate
reserves of iron in the body and the formation of unusually small, hemoglobin-poor
RBCs. Because is from excessive blood loss or low dietary intake of iron rich foods.
Symptoms include extreme fatigue, paleness, headache, cold hands and feet, and
irritability.
Aplastic anemia -answer-A blood disorder that is characterized by insufficient or totally
absent RBC production. Causes are the result of injury or destruction of the blood
forming tissue in the bone marrow. Symptoms include fatigue, pelvis, shortness of
breath, irregular heart rate, nosebleeds, bleeding gums, infections, headache, and
dizziness.
Aneurysm -answer-Is a local dilation of a blood vessel due to weakening of its walls.
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) -answer-Symptoms of this type of aneurysm include
severe, constant back, flank, abdominal, and groin pain. If the vessel is ruptured, other
symptoms can include tachycardia, hypertension, and altered mental status.
Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm (TAA) -answer-Symptoms of this type of aneurysm include
chest, back, and abdominal pain; Difficulty swallowing, shortness of breath, cough, and
vomiting up blood. If the vessel is ruptured, shock, hypertension and tachycardia can
occur.
Peripheral Artery Aneurysm ( PAA) -answer-Symptoms of this type of aneurysm
include pulsing lump, claudication, painful sores on fingers and or toes, and limb
numbness.
Thrombus -answer-A blood clot. Symptoms include pain, swelling, and tenderness of
the affected area; and aching and warmth of the skin.
,Embolus -answer-A piece of blood clot, air bubble, piece of fatty deposit, or other
object that has been carried in the bloodstream
Benign (stage 1 hypertension) -answer-High blood pressure with a systolic pressure
that has over 140 mm Hg and diastolic pressure over 90 mm Hg. Symptoms can remain
asymptomatic but when they occur they may include: lightheadedness tinnitus (ear
ringing) , nocturia (excessive urination at night), tiredness, and palpitations.
Malignant hypertension (stage 2 hypertension) -answer-An extremely high blood
pressure with a systolic pressure of 160 mm Hg or higher or a diastolic pressure of 100
mm Hg or higher. Symptoms can remain asymptomatic but when they occur they
include: lightheadedness, tinnitus (ear ringing), nocturia (excessive urination at night),
tiredness, and palpitations.
Botulism -answer-Disease that paralyzes the muscles. It is caused by the bacterium
clostridium botulinum. Symptoms include blurred or double vision, slurred speech,
drooping eyelids, difficulty swallowing, and muscle weakness
HIV -answer-A retrovirus that predominantly infects cells called T4 cells. Symptoms
include: Fever or flu like symptoms, weight loss, fever, fatigue, neurological symptoms,
and malignancy.
Influenza H1N1 -answer-A disease caused by a mixture of viruses typically among
pigs, birds, and humans. Symptoms include: flu symptoms, fever, cough, sore throat,
nasal congestion, body aches, and headaches
Lyme Disease -answer-Infectious disease caused by Borrelia burgdorferi. It is carried
by ticks that inject saliva into the host or deposits fecal matter on the skin. Symptoms
include a rash that resembles a bull's eye and flulike symptoms
Shingles -answer-Reactivation of the chickenpox virus in the body. Symptoms include
tingling, itching and pain followed by a rash of red bumps and blisters.
Rubella -answer-Viral infection known for a distinctive red rash that starts on face and
can spread to other parts of the body. Symptoms include discomfort, headache, fever,
sore throat, red raised bumps, itchiness, or peeling.
Varicella (chickenpox) -answer-A highly contagious viral infection causing an itchy,
blister-like rash that eventually scab.
Viral hemorrhagic fever (VHF) -answer-A group of illnesses that affects multiple organ
systems in the body. Certain animals who are infected that come into contact with a
human host is the cause. Symptoms include: high fever, fatigue, muscle aches, and
dizziness. Bleeding under the skin and from the mouth, eyes, and ears can occur.
, West Nile Virus (WNV) -answer-This disease is transmitted to humans via a mosquito
bite. Symptoms include fever, headache, bodyaches, skin rash, and swollen lymph
glands.
Atherosclerosis -answer-Build-up of fats, cholesterol, and other substances in and on
the artery walls. Symptoms can include pain/cramping in lower leg, claudication,
changes in skin color or temperature, and headache.
Angina Pectoris -answer-Condition that is caused by the heart muscle not getting
sufficient blood and oxygen. Symptoms include: Burning, squeezing, and tightness in
the chest that may radiate to the neck and the left arm and shoulder blade.
myocardial infarction -answer-A Heart attack that is caused by the occlusion of one or
more coronary arteries in the subsequent necrosis of a section of the heart muscle
tissue served by those arteries. Symptoms include: chest pain that may radiate to arm,
neck and jaw. Can be confused with indigestion. Typically a med hist. of CAD and chest
pain present.
Congestive heart failure -answer-Condition in which the pumping ability of the heart is
progressively impaired.Symptoms include shortness of breath, tachypnea, palpitations,
edema, weight gain, diaphoresis (sweating)and cyanosis (bluish discoloration) . Patient
May be given Digoxin to help pump blood.
mitral insufficiency/stenosis -answer-This condition occurs when blood from the left
ventricle flows back into the left atrium. Symptoms can include: dyspnea, fatigue,
palpitations, edema, atrial fibrillation, pulmonary and hypertension .
aortic insufficiency -answer-Condition occurs when the blood flows back into the left
ventricle. Symptoms can be asymptomatic or include; Dyspnea, syncope, angina,
fatigue, and palpitations
Endocarditis -answer-Inflammation of the membrane lining the valves in chambers of
the heart. Can be caused by infections from nonhemolytic streptococcal bacteria
following septic thrombophlebitis. Symptoms include: weakness, fatigue, night sweats,
chills, and fever.
Pericarditis -answer-Inflammation of the pericardium which is a sack like membrane
that surrounds and protects the heart muscle. Symptoms include a sharp pain,
tachycardia, shortness of breath, clammy skin, and decreased blood pressure.
Berylliosis -answer-form of metal poisoning caused by inhalation. Symptoms include:
dry cough, nasal mucosa swelling, substernal pain, tachycardia, dyspnea, weight loss,
and pulmonary insufficiency. This can be treated with corticosteroids.
Questions and Answers | 2026 Update |
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Iron-deficiency anemia -answer-Blood disorder that is characterized by an adequate
reserves of iron in the body and the formation of unusually small, hemoglobin-poor
RBCs. Because is from excessive blood loss or low dietary intake of iron rich foods.
Symptoms include extreme fatigue, paleness, headache, cold hands and feet, and
irritability.
Aplastic anemia -answer-A blood disorder that is characterized by insufficient or totally
absent RBC production. Causes are the result of injury or destruction of the blood
forming tissue in the bone marrow. Symptoms include fatigue, pelvis, shortness of
breath, irregular heart rate, nosebleeds, bleeding gums, infections, headache, and
dizziness.
Aneurysm -answer-Is a local dilation of a blood vessel due to weakening of its walls.
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) -answer-Symptoms of this type of aneurysm include
severe, constant back, flank, abdominal, and groin pain. If the vessel is ruptured, other
symptoms can include tachycardia, hypertension, and altered mental status.
Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm (TAA) -answer-Symptoms of this type of aneurysm include
chest, back, and abdominal pain; Difficulty swallowing, shortness of breath, cough, and
vomiting up blood. If the vessel is ruptured, shock, hypertension and tachycardia can
occur.
Peripheral Artery Aneurysm ( PAA) -answer-Symptoms of this type of aneurysm
include pulsing lump, claudication, painful sores on fingers and or toes, and limb
numbness.
Thrombus -answer-A blood clot. Symptoms include pain, swelling, and tenderness of
the affected area; and aching and warmth of the skin.
,Embolus -answer-A piece of blood clot, air bubble, piece of fatty deposit, or other
object that has been carried in the bloodstream
Benign (stage 1 hypertension) -answer-High blood pressure with a systolic pressure
that has over 140 mm Hg and diastolic pressure over 90 mm Hg. Symptoms can remain
asymptomatic but when they occur they may include: lightheadedness tinnitus (ear
ringing) , nocturia (excessive urination at night), tiredness, and palpitations.
Malignant hypertension (stage 2 hypertension) -answer-An extremely high blood
pressure with a systolic pressure of 160 mm Hg or higher or a diastolic pressure of 100
mm Hg or higher. Symptoms can remain asymptomatic but when they occur they
include: lightheadedness, tinnitus (ear ringing), nocturia (excessive urination at night),
tiredness, and palpitations.
Botulism -answer-Disease that paralyzes the muscles. It is caused by the bacterium
clostridium botulinum. Symptoms include blurred or double vision, slurred speech,
drooping eyelids, difficulty swallowing, and muscle weakness
HIV -answer-A retrovirus that predominantly infects cells called T4 cells. Symptoms
include: Fever or flu like symptoms, weight loss, fever, fatigue, neurological symptoms,
and malignancy.
Influenza H1N1 -answer-A disease caused by a mixture of viruses typically among
pigs, birds, and humans. Symptoms include: flu symptoms, fever, cough, sore throat,
nasal congestion, body aches, and headaches
Lyme Disease -answer-Infectious disease caused by Borrelia burgdorferi. It is carried
by ticks that inject saliva into the host or deposits fecal matter on the skin. Symptoms
include a rash that resembles a bull's eye and flulike symptoms
Shingles -answer-Reactivation of the chickenpox virus in the body. Symptoms include
tingling, itching and pain followed by a rash of red bumps and blisters.
Rubella -answer-Viral infection known for a distinctive red rash that starts on face and
can spread to other parts of the body. Symptoms include discomfort, headache, fever,
sore throat, red raised bumps, itchiness, or peeling.
Varicella (chickenpox) -answer-A highly contagious viral infection causing an itchy,
blister-like rash that eventually scab.
Viral hemorrhagic fever (VHF) -answer-A group of illnesses that affects multiple organ
systems in the body. Certain animals who are infected that come into contact with a
human host is the cause. Symptoms include: high fever, fatigue, muscle aches, and
dizziness. Bleeding under the skin and from the mouth, eyes, and ears can occur.
, West Nile Virus (WNV) -answer-This disease is transmitted to humans via a mosquito
bite. Symptoms include fever, headache, bodyaches, skin rash, and swollen lymph
glands.
Atherosclerosis -answer-Build-up of fats, cholesterol, and other substances in and on
the artery walls. Symptoms can include pain/cramping in lower leg, claudication,
changes in skin color or temperature, and headache.
Angina Pectoris -answer-Condition that is caused by the heart muscle not getting
sufficient blood and oxygen. Symptoms include: Burning, squeezing, and tightness in
the chest that may radiate to the neck and the left arm and shoulder blade.
myocardial infarction -answer-A Heart attack that is caused by the occlusion of one or
more coronary arteries in the subsequent necrosis of a section of the heart muscle
tissue served by those arteries. Symptoms include: chest pain that may radiate to arm,
neck and jaw. Can be confused with indigestion. Typically a med hist. of CAD and chest
pain present.
Congestive heart failure -answer-Condition in which the pumping ability of the heart is
progressively impaired.Symptoms include shortness of breath, tachypnea, palpitations,
edema, weight gain, diaphoresis (sweating)and cyanosis (bluish discoloration) . Patient
May be given Digoxin to help pump blood.
mitral insufficiency/stenosis -answer-This condition occurs when blood from the left
ventricle flows back into the left atrium. Symptoms can include: dyspnea, fatigue,
palpitations, edema, atrial fibrillation, pulmonary and hypertension .
aortic insufficiency -answer-Condition occurs when the blood flows back into the left
ventricle. Symptoms can be asymptomatic or include; Dyspnea, syncope, angina,
fatigue, and palpitations
Endocarditis -answer-Inflammation of the membrane lining the valves in chambers of
the heart. Can be caused by infections from nonhemolytic streptococcal bacteria
following septic thrombophlebitis. Symptoms include: weakness, fatigue, night sweats,
chills, and fever.
Pericarditis -answer-Inflammation of the pericardium which is a sack like membrane
that surrounds and protects the heart muscle. Symptoms include a sharp pain,
tachycardia, shortness of breath, clammy skin, and decreased blood pressure.
Berylliosis -answer-form of metal poisoning caused by inhalation. Symptoms include:
dry cough, nasal mucosa swelling, substernal pain, tachycardia, dyspnea, weight loss,
and pulmonary insufficiency. This can be treated with corticosteroids.
