WGU D115 Unit 3
Chronic suppurative otitis media- will
Symptoms of Chronic suppurative otitis
have hearing loss, purulent drainage, ear
media
pain.
produces parathyroid hormone (PTH)-
What is the parathyroid gland responsi- which is the single most important factor
ble for in the regulation of
serum calcium concentration.
TH is
responsible for growth, maturation, and
What is TH responsible for function of cells, body
systems throughout the body and across
the life span.
decreased energy, lethargy, heat intoler-
ance,
Symptoms of hypothyroidism
lowered basal temperature, diastolic
HTN, MYXEDEMA
one of the most important contributors to
Obesity
insulin resistance and DM
The definition of legal blindness is the FALSE
best corrected vision of 20/100. The definition of legal blindness is the
true or false best corrected vision of 20/200.
A male patient presents with sinus con-
gestion, clear nasal discharge, and a
cough that is worse when he is reclined.
What is the probable condition causing Allergic rhinitis is marked by sinus con-
these symptoms? gestion, clear nasal discharge, post
nasal drip that causes a sore throat, and
Peritonsillar abscess cough that is worse when supine.
Pharyngitis
Sinus infection
Allergic rhinitis
Unilateral tonsillar enlargement during
acute tonsillitis is suggestive of a ton-
unilateral tonsillar enlargement during
sillar abscess. If the patient does not
acute tonsillitis is suggestive of
have trouble swallowing, is drooling, or
has a muffled voice, then it could be an
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enlarged tonsil rather than an abscess.
Because of the risk of airway obstruction,
it is imperative that tonsillar abscess is
ruled out during the assessment.
Which structure is specifically involved in
The substantia gelatinosa, which is at
pain transmission?
the tip of the posterior horn of the spinal
Posterior horn
cord, is directly involved in pain transmis-
Dorsal root ganglia
sion.
Anterior horn
Previousquestion
Substantia gelatinosa
Which two statements are true regarding
epinephrine?
1. Parasympathetic preganglionic fibers
4. Dopamine is the precursor of both ep-
release epinephrine.
inephrine and norepinephrine.
2. Epinephrine induces general vasodila-
2. Epinephrine induces general vasodi-
tion.
lation because of the predominance of
²-adrenergic receptors in the muscle vas-
3. The action of epinephrine is the same
culature.
no matter which receptor it binds to.
4. Dopamine is the precursor to epineph-
rine.
Which mechanism of heat loss involves
electromagnetic waves?
2. Radiation is heat loss due to magnetic
1. Convection waves from surfaces of higher tempera-
2. Radiation tures to ambient air that is cooler.
3. Conduction
4. Evaporation
3. The neuromatrix theory proposes that
the brain produces patterns of nerve im-
Which theory of pain best describes
pulses drawn from various inputs, such
phantom limb pain?
as genetic, psychological, and cognitive
1. Pattern theory
experiences, and suggests that pain may
2. Gate control theory
be felt in the absence of input from the
body. This theory would explain the phan-
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3. Neuromatrix theory tom limb pain the woman is experienc-
4. Specificity theory ing.
What is the most critical aspect of cor- 3. Exploring health history is critical in
rectly diagnosing a seizure disorder and an individual with a seizure disorder. The
establishing its cause? history often provides information such
as childhood seizures or a previous head
1. Cerebrospinal fluid analysis injury which leads to the definitive di-
2. Computed tomographic (CT) scan agnosis. The history also guides further
3. Health history testing to determine if systemic causes
4. Skull X-ray studies might be producing seizure activity.
memory loss, impaired judgment, per-
Which symptoms exhibited by a patient
sonality changes, and a reduced ability
are consistent with Alzheimer disease?
to care for herself.
Known genetic mutations increase the
risk of Alzheimer disease. Specific muta-
why it is important to ask about a family tions lead to early-onset Alzheimer dis-
history of Alzheimer disease. ease, whereas other mutations are asso-
ciated with late-onset. The patient does
not have relatives with the condition.
FALSE
The size of the brain increases in
Cell death in Alzheimer disease leads to
Alzheimer disease.
a reduced size of the brain, with wider
True or false
sulci and enlarged ventricles.
No. Brain cell loss in Alzheimer disease
Is brain cell loss in Alzheimer disease is widespread throughout the brain, typ-
confined to a specific area of the brain? ically beginning in the hippocampus and
frontal lobes but progressing widely.
Alzheimer disease is characterized by a TRUE
marked decrease in acetylcholine. Acetylcholine is essential in memory and
True or false learning.
Amyloid plaques are extracellular and
Name the location of amyloid plaques
contain beta-amyloid, which comes from
(intracellular or extracellular) and de-
a normal membrane protein called amy-
scribe what they contain
loid precursor protein.
List the brain functions that typically are
lost first in Alzheimer disease.
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The brain functions that are typically lost
first in Alzheimer disease are learning
and memory and thinking and planning.
What do diffuse axonal injuries (DAIs) of
the brain often result in?
4. DAIs occur with all brain injuries and
1. Visual disturbances
affect neurons in widespread areas of
the brain. Depending on severity, this
2. Mild but permanent dysfunction
may result in altered or loss of conscious-
ness.
3. Fine motor tremors
4. Reduced levels of consciousness
5. Autosomal recessive genetic alter-
ations or defects in any 1 of 16 chromo-
somes can cause primary microcephaly
(present at birth).
1. Microcephaly may be caused by
Select four causes of microcephaly from X-linked genetic disorders with the al-
the list below. tered gene on the X chromosome.
3. Environmental causes that include tox-
1. X-linked gene alterations in exposure, radiation, intrauterine in-
2. Maternal anorexia fection, or chemical exposure may be
3. Toxic-induced chromosomal defects the initiating factor in secondary micro-
4. Prenatal physical abuse of the mother cephaly.
5. Autosomal gene alterations 2. Maternal anorexia has been shown
to have an almost two-fold risk of mi-
crocephaly. Other causes can include
infection, trauma, metabolic disorders,
and the presence of other genetic syn-
dromes.
1, 2, 5
Which three substances would a health- Panic-prone individuals respond to pan-
care professional teach a patient with a icogens (chemicals that produce panic
history of panic disorder to avoid? symptoms), which include carbon diox-
ide, caffeine, cholecystokinin, sodium
1. Coffee lactate, and adrenergic receptor ago-
nists, such as yohimbine. Therefore, a
Chronic suppurative otitis media- will
Symptoms of Chronic suppurative otitis
have hearing loss, purulent drainage, ear
media
pain.
produces parathyroid hormone (PTH)-
What is the parathyroid gland responsi- which is the single most important factor
ble for in the regulation of
serum calcium concentration.
TH is
responsible for growth, maturation, and
What is TH responsible for function of cells, body
systems throughout the body and across
the life span.
decreased energy, lethargy, heat intoler-
ance,
Symptoms of hypothyroidism
lowered basal temperature, diastolic
HTN, MYXEDEMA
one of the most important contributors to
Obesity
insulin resistance and DM
The definition of legal blindness is the FALSE
best corrected vision of 20/100. The definition of legal blindness is the
true or false best corrected vision of 20/200.
A male patient presents with sinus con-
gestion, clear nasal discharge, and a
cough that is worse when he is reclined.
What is the probable condition causing Allergic rhinitis is marked by sinus con-
these symptoms? gestion, clear nasal discharge, post
nasal drip that causes a sore throat, and
Peritonsillar abscess cough that is worse when supine.
Pharyngitis
Sinus infection
Allergic rhinitis
Unilateral tonsillar enlargement during
acute tonsillitis is suggestive of a ton-
unilateral tonsillar enlargement during
sillar abscess. If the patient does not
acute tonsillitis is suggestive of
have trouble swallowing, is drooling, or
has a muffled voice, then it could be an
, WGU D115 Unit 3
enlarged tonsil rather than an abscess.
Because of the risk of airway obstruction,
it is imperative that tonsillar abscess is
ruled out during the assessment.
Which structure is specifically involved in
The substantia gelatinosa, which is at
pain transmission?
the tip of the posterior horn of the spinal
Posterior horn
cord, is directly involved in pain transmis-
Dorsal root ganglia
sion.
Anterior horn
Previousquestion
Substantia gelatinosa
Which two statements are true regarding
epinephrine?
1. Parasympathetic preganglionic fibers
4. Dopamine is the precursor of both ep-
release epinephrine.
inephrine and norepinephrine.
2. Epinephrine induces general vasodila-
2. Epinephrine induces general vasodi-
tion.
lation because of the predominance of
²-adrenergic receptors in the muscle vas-
3. The action of epinephrine is the same
culature.
no matter which receptor it binds to.
4. Dopamine is the precursor to epineph-
rine.
Which mechanism of heat loss involves
electromagnetic waves?
2. Radiation is heat loss due to magnetic
1. Convection waves from surfaces of higher tempera-
2. Radiation tures to ambient air that is cooler.
3. Conduction
4. Evaporation
3. The neuromatrix theory proposes that
the brain produces patterns of nerve im-
Which theory of pain best describes
pulses drawn from various inputs, such
phantom limb pain?
as genetic, psychological, and cognitive
1. Pattern theory
experiences, and suggests that pain may
2. Gate control theory
be felt in the absence of input from the
body. This theory would explain the phan-
, WGU D115 Unit 3
3. Neuromatrix theory tom limb pain the woman is experienc-
4. Specificity theory ing.
What is the most critical aspect of cor- 3. Exploring health history is critical in
rectly diagnosing a seizure disorder and an individual with a seizure disorder. The
establishing its cause? history often provides information such
as childhood seizures or a previous head
1. Cerebrospinal fluid analysis injury which leads to the definitive di-
2. Computed tomographic (CT) scan agnosis. The history also guides further
3. Health history testing to determine if systemic causes
4. Skull X-ray studies might be producing seizure activity.
memory loss, impaired judgment, per-
Which symptoms exhibited by a patient
sonality changes, and a reduced ability
are consistent with Alzheimer disease?
to care for herself.
Known genetic mutations increase the
risk of Alzheimer disease. Specific muta-
why it is important to ask about a family tions lead to early-onset Alzheimer dis-
history of Alzheimer disease. ease, whereas other mutations are asso-
ciated with late-onset. The patient does
not have relatives with the condition.
FALSE
The size of the brain increases in
Cell death in Alzheimer disease leads to
Alzheimer disease.
a reduced size of the brain, with wider
True or false
sulci and enlarged ventricles.
No. Brain cell loss in Alzheimer disease
Is brain cell loss in Alzheimer disease is widespread throughout the brain, typ-
confined to a specific area of the brain? ically beginning in the hippocampus and
frontal lobes but progressing widely.
Alzheimer disease is characterized by a TRUE
marked decrease in acetylcholine. Acetylcholine is essential in memory and
True or false learning.
Amyloid plaques are extracellular and
Name the location of amyloid plaques
contain beta-amyloid, which comes from
(intracellular or extracellular) and de-
a normal membrane protein called amy-
scribe what they contain
loid precursor protein.
List the brain functions that typically are
lost first in Alzheimer disease.
, WGU D115 Unit 3
The brain functions that are typically lost
first in Alzheimer disease are learning
and memory and thinking and planning.
What do diffuse axonal injuries (DAIs) of
the brain often result in?
4. DAIs occur with all brain injuries and
1. Visual disturbances
affect neurons in widespread areas of
the brain. Depending on severity, this
2. Mild but permanent dysfunction
may result in altered or loss of conscious-
ness.
3. Fine motor tremors
4. Reduced levels of consciousness
5. Autosomal recessive genetic alter-
ations or defects in any 1 of 16 chromo-
somes can cause primary microcephaly
(present at birth).
1. Microcephaly may be caused by
Select four causes of microcephaly from X-linked genetic disorders with the al-
the list below. tered gene on the X chromosome.
3. Environmental causes that include tox-
1. X-linked gene alterations in exposure, radiation, intrauterine in-
2. Maternal anorexia fection, or chemical exposure may be
3. Toxic-induced chromosomal defects the initiating factor in secondary micro-
4. Prenatal physical abuse of the mother cephaly.
5. Autosomal gene alterations 2. Maternal anorexia has been shown
to have an almost two-fold risk of mi-
crocephaly. Other causes can include
infection, trauma, metabolic disorders,
and the presence of other genetic syn-
dromes.
1, 2, 5
Which three substances would a health- Panic-prone individuals respond to pan-
care professional teach a patient with a icogens (chemicals that produce panic
history of panic disorder to avoid? symptoms), which include carbon diox-
ide, caffeine, cholecystokinin, sodium
1. Coffee lactate, and adrenergic receptor ago-
nists, such as yohimbine. Therefore, a
