WGU D236 pathopharmacology EXAM A+ GRADE ASSURED COMPLETE SOLUTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS

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WGU Pathophysiology D236 2026 A+ GRADE ASSURED
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QUESTION 1 vc




Term
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Definition



QUESTION 2 vc




Describe how your body responds to an infection.
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ANSWER

T cells produce cytokines, which stimulate B cells. B cells produce antibodies.
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QUESTION 3 vc




Identify role of DNA changes in congenital abnormalities.
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Mutations in genes or chromosomal abnormalities
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QUESTION 4 vc




How does development disrupts congenital abnormalities?
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Alterations of DNA vc vc

,QUESTION 5 vc




Describes factors that disrupt homeostasis and how disruptions affect wellbeing.
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(ex) Fluid and electrolyte shifts can cause n/v or dysrhythmias.
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QUESTION 6 vc




Explain RAAS vc




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Renin-angiotensin-
aldosterone system 1. Reduce blood flow causes kidneys to release renin > produce angiotensin I > conv
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erts angiotensin I to angiotensin II > vasoconstriction > release aldosterone > kidneys conserve sodium
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and water > Result less water lost in urine and blood pressure maintained.
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QUESTION 7 vc




DKA
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increased anion gap, decreased HCO3
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QUESTION 8 vc




How do kidneys compensate for alkalosis
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retain H and excrete HCO3
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QUESTION 9 vc




Untreated acidosis leads to an increase in which electrolyte?
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Potassium



QUESTION 10 vc




West Nile Virus
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, Transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito. Severe signs and symptoms; high fever, headache
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and stiff neck
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QUESTION 11 vc




Lyme disease vc




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Tick-borne disease caused by the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi.
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QUESTION 12 vc




Erythema infectiosum vc




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a febrile upper respiratory illness in a child followed by the sudden appearance of red, flushed cheeks, "
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fifth disease"
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QUESTION 13 vc




Obesity ad diabetes are risk factors for having a child with _____.
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Spina bifidavc




QUESTION 14 vc




Trousseau's sign vc




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arm/carpal spasm associated with hypocalcemia
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QUESTION 15 vc




Cause and sign of spina bifida
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results from failure of neural tube to close. sign - fluid filled sac on lower back.
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QUESTION 16 vc




hemophilia is more common in vc vc vc vc