WGU D236 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OA AND
PA 2025/2026 EXAM
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What is cholestasis?
What are the two types of cholestasis and how do they differ?
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Biliary sludge is the result of bile stasis.
The components of bile become very concentrated in the gallbladder
resulting in an increased likelihood of precipitation.
Cholesterol is the most common component that precipitates however
bilirubin salts precipitate to form black and brown pigment stones
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, Cholestasis is the significant reduction of bile secretion and flow.
Intrahepatic cholestasis is the result of diseased hepatocytes or disease of
intrahepatic bile ducts.
Extrahepatic cholestasis is the result of a duct obstruction outside of the liver
(such as gallstones or a pancreatic tumor).
Atelectasis is the collapse of a small number of alveoli resulting in reduced gas
exchange. The full inflation of bronchioles is inhibited in this process.
Hypoxia is when the oxygen levels in the blood are insufficient to meet the needs of
tissue. The gas exchange across the alveolar membrane is impacted.
The term of hypoxemia indicates a lack of sufficient oxygen in the arterial blood.
Several respiratory disorders can result in hypoxia including advanced stages of
atelectasis.
These are two types of cancer of the lymphatic system that can block lymphatic
ducts or be near lymph nodes and interfere with the flow of lymph through the
node.
Hodgkin's lymphoma where you see the presence of specific type of abnormal cell
called the Reed-Sternberg cell.
Whereas the non-Hodgkin's lymphoma where these abnormal cells are absent.
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What are potential complications of Albinism?
How can these complications be treated or mitigated?
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Albinism is a genetic disorder in which the body does not produce the skin
pigment melanin. Lack of melanin negatively impacts the skin and eyes:
The skin of albinos is easily sunburned and these individuals are prone to skin
cancers.
The eyes of albinos are sensitive to and easily damaged by sunlight and albinos
frequently have issues with vision.
Ischemic stroke is caused by an embolus that blocks the cerebral artery and
causes brain tissue death.
Hemorrhagic stroke is caused by cerebral artery rupture from excessive
pressure; blood floods brain tissue, which causes cell death. Ischemic stroke is
more common, in 85% of all CVA's.
Goal of treatment of ischemic is to remove blockage and goal of treatment of
hemorrhagic is to create blood clot to stop internal bleeding.
These types of CVAs are similar in their risk factors (hypertension, age,
ethnicity etc) and the symptoms they cause.
, Complications of albinism include skin cancer and visual problems.
Melanin is involved in eye development and lack of melanin can lead to
problems with depth perception and focusing.
UV damage to skin and eyes in people with albinism may be mitigated by
limiting UV exposure and usage of sunscreen and sunglasses.
Frequent checkups for skin abnormalities and vision problems should be
conducted.
Certain visual motor issues caused by albinism may be treated through surgery.
Atelectasis is the collapse of a small number of alveoli resulting in reduced gas
exchange. The full inflation of bronchioles is inhibited in this process.
Hypoxia is when the oxygen levels in the blood are insufficient to meet the needs of
tissue. The gas exchange across the alveolar membrane is impacted.
The term of hypoxemia indicates a lack of sufficient oxygen in the arterial blood.
Several respiratory disorders can result in hypoxia including advanced stages of
atelectasis.
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Overdistention of alveoli resulting in the ability to remove CO2 is
called?
A. Bronchitis
B.Emphysema
PA 2025/2026 EXAM
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What is cholestasis?
What are the two types of cholestasis and how do they differ?
No worries. Learning is a process!
Biliary sludge is the result of bile stasis.
The components of bile become very concentrated in the gallbladder
resulting in an increased likelihood of precipitation.
Cholesterol is the most common component that precipitates however
bilirubin salts precipitate to form black and brown pigment stones
Retest using missed terms Turn these into questions
, Cholestasis is the significant reduction of bile secretion and flow.
Intrahepatic cholestasis is the result of diseased hepatocytes or disease of
intrahepatic bile ducts.
Extrahepatic cholestasis is the result of a duct obstruction outside of the liver
(such as gallstones or a pancreatic tumor).
Atelectasis is the collapse of a small number of alveoli resulting in reduced gas
exchange. The full inflation of bronchioles is inhibited in this process.
Hypoxia is when the oxygen levels in the blood are insufficient to meet the needs of
tissue. The gas exchange across the alveolar membrane is impacted.
The term of hypoxemia indicates a lack of sufficient oxygen in the arterial blood.
Several respiratory disorders can result in hypoxia including advanced stages of
atelectasis.
These are two types of cancer of the lymphatic system that can block lymphatic
ducts or be near lymph nodes and interfere with the flow of lymph through the
node.
Hodgkin's lymphoma where you see the presence of specific type of abnormal cell
called the Reed-Sternberg cell.
Whereas the non-Hodgkin's lymphoma where these abnormal cells are absent.
Don't know?
, 2 of 110
Term
What are potential complications of Albinism?
How can these complications be treated or mitigated?
No problem. You're still learning!
Albinism is a genetic disorder in which the body does not produce the skin
pigment melanin. Lack of melanin negatively impacts the skin and eyes:
The skin of albinos is easily sunburned and these individuals are prone to skin
cancers.
The eyes of albinos are sensitive to and easily damaged by sunlight and albinos
frequently have issues with vision.
Ischemic stroke is caused by an embolus that blocks the cerebral artery and
causes brain tissue death.
Hemorrhagic stroke is caused by cerebral artery rupture from excessive
pressure; blood floods brain tissue, which causes cell death. Ischemic stroke is
more common, in 85% of all CVA's.
Goal of treatment of ischemic is to remove blockage and goal of treatment of
hemorrhagic is to create blood clot to stop internal bleeding.
These types of CVAs are similar in their risk factors (hypertension, age,
ethnicity etc) and the symptoms they cause.
, Complications of albinism include skin cancer and visual problems.
Melanin is involved in eye development and lack of melanin can lead to
problems with depth perception and focusing.
UV damage to skin and eyes in people with albinism may be mitigated by
limiting UV exposure and usage of sunscreen and sunglasses.
Frequent checkups for skin abnormalities and vision problems should be
conducted.
Certain visual motor issues caused by albinism may be treated through surgery.
Atelectasis is the collapse of a small number of alveoli resulting in reduced gas
exchange. The full inflation of bronchioles is inhibited in this process.
Hypoxia is when the oxygen levels in the blood are insufficient to meet the needs of
tissue. The gas exchange across the alveolar membrane is impacted.
The term of hypoxemia indicates a lack of sufficient oxygen in the arterial blood.
Several respiratory disorders can result in hypoxia including advanced stages of
atelectasis.
Don't know?
3 of 110
Term
Overdistention of alveoli resulting in the ability to remove CO2 is
called?
A. Bronchitis
B.Emphysema
