WGU D236 Pathophysiology Exam Questions and Answer
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Describe how your body responds to an infection. correct answer ✅T cells pr
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oduce cytokines, which stimulate B cells. B cells produce antibodies.
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Identify role of DNA changes in congenital abnormalities. correct answer ✅
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Mutations in genes or chromosomal abnormalities
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How does development disrupts congenital abnormalities? correct answer
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✅Alterations of DNA n n
Describes factors that disrupt homeostasis and how disruptions affect wellbei
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ng. correct answer ✅(ex) Fluid and electrolyte shifts can cause n/v or dysrhyt
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hmias.
Explain RAAS correct answer ✅Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system
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1. Reduce blood flow causes kidneys to release renin
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> produce angiotensin I > converts angiotensin I to angiotensin II > vasoconstri
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ction > release aldosterone > kidneys conserve sodium and water > Result less
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water lost in urine and blood pressure maintained.
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,WGU D236 Pathophysiology Exam Questions and Answer
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DKA correct answer ✅increased anion gap, decreased HCO3
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How do kidneys compensate for alkalosis correct answer ✅retain H and excr
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ete HCO3
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Untreated acidosis leads to an increase in which electrolyte? correct answer
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✅Potassium
West Nile Virus correct answer ✅Transmitted through the bite of an infected
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mosquito. Severe signs and symptoms; high fever, headache and stiff neck
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Lyme disease correct answer ✅Tick-
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borne disease caused by the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi.
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Erythema infectiosum correct answer ✅a febrile upper respiratory illness in
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a child followed by the sudden appearance of red, flushed cheeks, "fifth disea
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,WGU D236 Pathophysiology Exam Questions and Answer
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Obesity ad diabetes are risk factors for having a child with _____. correct answ
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er ✅Spina bifida
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Trousseau's sign correct answer ✅arm/carpal spasm associated with hypocal
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cemia
Cause and sign of spina bifida correct answer ✅results from failure of neural
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tube to close. sign - fluid filled sac on lower back.
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hemophilia is more common in correct answer ✅males
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Prenatal exposure to alcohol includes correct answer ✅ND-
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PAE, decreased brain function, FAS
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Connective vs muscle tissue disorders correct answer ✅Connective-
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RA, Scleroderma, Lupus
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Muscle - MS, Muscular dystrophy, Myasthenia Gravia
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Describe Lupus correct answer ✅Inflammatory disorder characterized by joi
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nt pain and butterfly rash
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Describe Myasthenia Gravis correct answer ✅It is an autoimmune disorder
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where antibodies attack own Ach receptors. This causes weakness of skeletal
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muscles over the course of the day, along with ptosis, double vision, and diffic
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ulty swallowing.
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dermatitis correct answer ✅inflammation of the skin
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eczema correct answer ✅noninfectious, inflammatory skin disease characte
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rized by redness, blisters, scabs, and itching
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decubitus ulcer correct answer ✅sore caused by lying down for long periods
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of time
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Fungal infections correct answer ✅superficial, localized skin conditions or de
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ep tissue infections caused by exposure to spores
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Describe how your body responds to an infection. correct answer ✅T cells pr
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oduce cytokines, which stimulate B cells. B cells produce antibodies.
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Identify role of DNA changes in congenital abnormalities. correct answer ✅
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Mutations in genes or chromosomal abnormalities
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How does development disrupts congenital abnormalities? correct answer
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✅Alterations of DNA n n
Describes factors that disrupt homeostasis and how disruptions affect wellbei
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ng. correct answer ✅(ex) Fluid and electrolyte shifts can cause n/v or dysrhyt
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hmias.
Explain RAAS correct answer ✅Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system
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1. Reduce blood flow causes kidneys to release renin
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> produce angiotensin I > converts angiotensin I to angiotensin II > vasoconstri
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ction > release aldosterone > kidneys conserve sodium and water > Result less
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water lost in urine and blood pressure maintained.
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,WGU D236 Pathophysiology Exam Questions and Answer
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s Rated A+ Assured Success New Update 2023
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DKA correct answer ✅increased anion gap, decreased HCO3
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How do kidneys compensate for alkalosis correct answer ✅retain H and excr
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ete HCO3
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Untreated acidosis leads to an increase in which electrolyte? correct answer
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✅Potassium
West Nile Virus correct answer ✅Transmitted through the bite of an infected
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mosquito. Severe signs and symptoms; high fever, headache and stiff neck
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Lyme disease correct answer ✅Tick-
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borne disease caused by the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi.
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Erythema infectiosum correct answer ✅a febrile upper respiratory illness in
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a child followed by the sudden appearance of red, flushed cheeks, "fifth disea
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se"
,WGU D236 Pathophysiology Exam Questions and Answer
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s Rated A+ Assured Success New Update 2023
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Obesity ad diabetes are risk factors for having a child with _____. correct answ
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er ✅Spina bifida
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Trousseau's sign correct answer ✅arm/carpal spasm associated with hypocal
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cemia
Cause and sign of spina bifida correct answer ✅results from failure of neural
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tube to close. sign - fluid filled sac on lower back.
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hemophilia is more common in correct answer ✅males
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Prenatal exposure to alcohol includes correct answer ✅ND-
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PAE, decreased brain function, FAS
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Connective vs muscle tissue disorders correct answer ✅Connective-
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RA, Scleroderma, Lupus
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Muscle - MS, Muscular dystrophy, Myasthenia Gravia
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, WGU D236 Pathophysiology Exam Questions and Answer
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Describe Lupus correct answer ✅Inflammatory disorder characterized by joi
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nt pain and butterfly rash
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Describe Myasthenia Gravis correct answer ✅It is an autoimmune disorder
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where antibodies attack own Ach receptors. This causes weakness of skeletal
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muscles over the course of the day, along with ptosis, double vision, and diffic
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ulty swallowing.
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dermatitis correct answer ✅inflammation of the skin
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eczema correct answer ✅noninfectious, inflammatory skin disease characte
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rized by redness, blisters, scabs, and itching
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decubitus ulcer correct answer ✅sore caused by lying down for long periods
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of time
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Fungal infections correct answer ✅superficial, localized skin conditions or de
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ep tissue infections caused by exposure to spores
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