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WGU PATHOPHYSIOLOGY D236 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

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What is Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)?


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Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection of the female reproductive
organs.


It most often occurs when sexually transmitted bacteria spread from your
vagina




Meniere's disease


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, disorder of inner ear causing vertigo, tinnitus, and hearing loss




describe the congenital heart problems common with Down Syndrome


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atrioventricular septal defect (AVSD) holes between the right and left sides of
the heart, and the valves that control the blood flow between the two sides
may not be formed correctly.




layers of the brain in order


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inner is pia mater, middle is arachnoid matter, then dura mater




Of the types of dysrythmia presented, which can lead to death within 48hrs and explain
why this can result in death?


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Ventricular fibrillation can lead to death in 48 hours if not treated. Instead of
pumping properly, the heart rhythm degenerates into a quivering of the
ventricle, resulting in lack of blood flow.

,What are two differences between hemodialysis and Continuous Renal Replacement
Therapy (CRRT)?


Why might CRRT be the preferred treatment over hemodialysis?


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CRRT is slower than hemodialysis and for longer periods of time (24 hours or
longer).

CRRT patients are typically demonstrating signs of acute renal failure, but also
are critically ill or hemodynamically unstable (having trouble maintaining
blood pressure)




how does cancer cause neuropathy


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presses on the nerves causing damage




macular degeneration facts


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decrease in removal of cellar debris, occurs in wet or dry forms dry are
common, decrease of center vision causes cloudy blurred vision

, What are Lymph Nodes?


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glands that monitor and cleanse the lymph during their filtration process they
filter out damage cells and cancer cells




Describe the laboratory findings associated with metabolic acidosis, metabolic alkalosis,
respiratory acidosis and respiratory alkalosis. (ie relative pH and CO2 levels).


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Normal ABGs (Arterial Blood Gases) Blood pH: 7.35-7.45 PCO2: 35-45 mm Hg
PO2: 90-100 mm Hg HCO3-: 22-26 mEq/L SaO2: 95-100%
Metabolic acidosis ph less than 7.35 and low HC03. Metabolic alkolosis ph
greater than 7.35 and so is hco3 both of these can be caused my dka. if the ph
and pco2 levels are going in the same direction it is metabolic if they are
going in a different direction it is respiratory
Respiratory alkolosis ph greater than 7.35and pco2 is decreased. repsiratory
acidosis is ph less than 7.35 and pco2 greater than




Epiglottitis is serious condition with a significant risk of mortality.


Elaborate on why this is the case.


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