WGU D115 Unit 3 Questions and Answers (Verified Answers)

1. Symptoms of Chronic suppurative otitis media Chronic suppurative otitismedia- will have hearing loss, purulent drainage, ear pain. 2. What is Gate Control Theory pain transmission is modulated by a balance ofimpulses conducted to the spinal cord where cells in the substantia gelatinosa function as a "gate". 3. What is the parathyroid gland responsible for produces parathyroid hor-mone (PTH)- which is the single most important factor in the regulation of serum calcium concentration. 4. What is TH responsible for TH is responsible for growth, maturation, and function of cells, body systems throughout the body and across the life span. 5. Symptoms of hypothyroidism decreased energy, lethargy, heat intolerance,lowered basal temperature, diastolic HTN, MYXEDEMA 6. one of the most important contributors to insulin resistance and DM Obesity2 / 10 7. The definition of legal blindness is the best corrected vision of 20/100. true or false FALSE The definition of legal blindness is the best corrected vision of 20/200. 8. A male patient presents with sinus congestion, clear nasal discharge, and a cough that is worse when he is reclined. What is the probable condition causing these symptoms? Peritonsillar abscess Pharyngitis Sinus infection Allergic rhinitis Allergic rhinitis is marked by sinus congestion, clear nasal dis-charge, post nasal drip that causes a sore thr