WGU D115 MASTER SET-ADVANCED
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FOR THE ADVANCED PRACTICE
NURSE / ACTUAL EXAM TEST STUDY GUIDE / (340+
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Which illness is the most common cause of aplastic anemia?
Type A influenza virus
Chronic myeloid leukemia
Varicella zoster
Human parvovirus B19 - ---answer---;Human parvovirus B19 infection may lead to
the cessation of red blood cell production, resulting in aplastic anemia.
What are three possible causes of eosinophilia?
Hay fever
Cushing syndrome
Drug reactions
Prolonged infection
Asthma - ---answer---;Eosinophilia is an absolute increase (more than 450/µL) in
the total number of circulating eosinophils. Asthma (or the initiators of asthma),
hay fever, and drug reactions may cause eosinophilia.
What are two true statements regarding Hodgkin lymphoma?
,Incidence is greater in black individuals.
Incidence peaks in the early 20s through 30s and then later in life.
The number of Reed-Sternberg cells is increased.
Japan and Australia have the highest incidence rate. - ---answer---;The peak
incidence of Hodgkin lymphoma occurs during the early 20s through 30s and
again in the sixth and seventh decades of life. An increase in Reed-Sternberg cells
occurs with Hodgkin lymphoma.
What are two true statements regarding Burkitt lymphoma?
Burkitt lymphoma is associated with the Epstein-Barr virus.
Burkitt lymphoma is a fast-growing tumor of the jaw and facial bones.
Burkitt lymphoma is common in the United States.
Burkitt lymphoma is a type of Hodgkin lymphoma. - ---answer---;Burkitt
lymphoma is fast-growing and primarily involves the jaw and facial bone and may
cause distortion of the facial bones. It is also commonly associated with the
Epstein-Barr virus and is one form of Epstein-Barr virus-associated
lymphoproliferative disease.
,Which condition is cyanosis followed by rubor and paraesthesias in the digits
associated with? - ---answer---;Raynaud phenomenon affects the small vessels
supplying blood to the fingers and toes; this vasoconstriction produces rubor and
paresthesias in the digits.
Which three assessment findings are a sign of atherosclerosis? - ---answer---
;Xanthelasmas, arcus senilis, and carotid arterial bruits are associated with
atherosclerosis. Xanthelasmas are small fat deposits around the eyes that
suggests dyslipidemia, which is associated with atherosclerosis. Arcus senilis is a
yellow lipid ring around the cornea that suggests dyslipidemia, which is associated
with atherosclerosis. Carotid arterial bruits result from a narrowing of the carotid
arteries and suggest probable atherosclerotic disease.
Which three statements are true regarding atherosclerosis? - ---answer---
;Atherosclerosis is a form of arteriosclerosis in which thickening and hardening of
the vessels (not heart muscle) occurs. Collagen deposits over a fatty streak cause
plaque. Additionally, atherosclerosis begins with injury to the endothelial cells
that line artery walls. Furthermore, atherosclerosis is not a single disease; rather,
it is a pathologic process that can affect vascular systems throughout the body.
Which four cardiac anomalies are associated with tetralogy of Fallot? - ---answer--
-;A ventricular septal defect (VSD) that is high in the septum and usually large is
associated with tetralogy of Fallot. Pulmonary stenosis and right ventricular
hypertrophy are also associated with tetralogy of Fallot. The overriding aorta
straddles the VSD and is associated with tetralogy of Fallot.
four characteristics of tricuspid atresia. - ---answer---;Tricuspid atresia is failure of
the tricuspid valve to develop; consequently, there is no communication from the
right atrium to the right ventricle. Additionally, blood flows through an atrial
septal defect or a patent foramen ovale to the left atrium and through a VSD into
the right ventricle, resulting in the complete mixing of deoxygenated and
, oxygenated blood. Moreover, in the newborn period, a murmur is noted, and
cyanosis is usually seen. Lastly, children are at risk for bacterial endocarditis, brain
abscess, and stroke.
Which statement is true regarding renal blood flow?
No autoregulation is found in renal blood flow.
The kidneys receive 50% of cardiac output.
The kidneys receive 1000-1200 mL of blood per minute.
The glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is not related to renal blood flow. - ---answer-
--;The kidneys receive almost a quarter of cardiac output.
A patient with untreated strep throat is more likely to have with kidneys - ---
answer---;Nephritic syndrome is caused by an antibody/antigen reaction seen
after group a-beta hemolytic strep. Antistreptolysin is produced in the
antibody/antigen reaction. You can use the HAD STREP mnemonic to help you
remember:
H = hypertension
A = +ASO (antistreptolysin O)
D = decreased GFR (glomerular filtration rate)
STREP = Streptococcus
Briefly explain why edema occurs with nephritic syndrome. - ---answer---
;Inflammation in the nephron causes increased permeability in the nephron.
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FOR THE ADVANCED PRACTICE
NURSE / ACTUAL EXAM TEST STUDY GUIDE / (340+
Q&A) ACCURATE EXPERT VERIFIED FOR GUARANTEED
PASS / LATEST UPDATE
Which illness is the most common cause of aplastic anemia?
Type A influenza virus
Chronic myeloid leukemia
Varicella zoster
Human parvovirus B19 - ---answer---;Human parvovirus B19 infection may lead to
the cessation of red blood cell production, resulting in aplastic anemia.
What are three possible causes of eosinophilia?
Hay fever
Cushing syndrome
Drug reactions
Prolonged infection
Asthma - ---answer---;Eosinophilia is an absolute increase (more than 450/µL) in
the total number of circulating eosinophils. Asthma (or the initiators of asthma),
hay fever, and drug reactions may cause eosinophilia.
What are two true statements regarding Hodgkin lymphoma?
,Incidence is greater in black individuals.
Incidence peaks in the early 20s through 30s and then later in life.
The number of Reed-Sternberg cells is increased.
Japan and Australia have the highest incidence rate. - ---answer---;The peak
incidence of Hodgkin lymphoma occurs during the early 20s through 30s and
again in the sixth and seventh decades of life. An increase in Reed-Sternberg cells
occurs with Hodgkin lymphoma.
What are two true statements regarding Burkitt lymphoma?
Burkitt lymphoma is associated with the Epstein-Barr virus.
Burkitt lymphoma is a fast-growing tumor of the jaw and facial bones.
Burkitt lymphoma is common in the United States.
Burkitt lymphoma is a type of Hodgkin lymphoma. - ---answer---;Burkitt
lymphoma is fast-growing and primarily involves the jaw and facial bone and may
cause distortion of the facial bones. It is also commonly associated with the
Epstein-Barr virus and is one form of Epstein-Barr virus-associated
lymphoproliferative disease.
,Which condition is cyanosis followed by rubor and paraesthesias in the digits
associated with? - ---answer---;Raynaud phenomenon affects the small vessels
supplying blood to the fingers and toes; this vasoconstriction produces rubor and
paresthesias in the digits.
Which three assessment findings are a sign of atherosclerosis? - ---answer---
;Xanthelasmas, arcus senilis, and carotid arterial bruits are associated with
atherosclerosis. Xanthelasmas are small fat deposits around the eyes that
suggests dyslipidemia, which is associated with atherosclerosis. Arcus senilis is a
yellow lipid ring around the cornea that suggests dyslipidemia, which is associated
with atherosclerosis. Carotid arterial bruits result from a narrowing of the carotid
arteries and suggest probable atherosclerotic disease.
Which three statements are true regarding atherosclerosis? - ---answer---
;Atherosclerosis is a form of arteriosclerosis in which thickening and hardening of
the vessels (not heart muscle) occurs. Collagen deposits over a fatty streak cause
plaque. Additionally, atherosclerosis begins with injury to the endothelial cells
that line artery walls. Furthermore, atherosclerosis is not a single disease; rather,
it is a pathologic process that can affect vascular systems throughout the body.
Which four cardiac anomalies are associated with tetralogy of Fallot? - ---answer--
-;A ventricular septal defect (VSD) that is high in the septum and usually large is
associated with tetralogy of Fallot. Pulmonary stenosis and right ventricular
hypertrophy are also associated with tetralogy of Fallot. The overriding aorta
straddles the VSD and is associated with tetralogy of Fallot.
four characteristics of tricuspid atresia. - ---answer---;Tricuspid atresia is failure of
the tricuspid valve to develop; consequently, there is no communication from the
right atrium to the right ventricle. Additionally, blood flows through an atrial
septal defect or a patent foramen ovale to the left atrium and through a VSD into
the right ventricle, resulting in the complete mixing of deoxygenated and
, oxygenated blood. Moreover, in the newborn period, a murmur is noted, and
cyanosis is usually seen. Lastly, children are at risk for bacterial endocarditis, brain
abscess, and stroke.
Which statement is true regarding renal blood flow?
No autoregulation is found in renal blood flow.
The kidneys receive 50% of cardiac output.
The kidneys receive 1000-1200 mL of blood per minute.
The glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is not related to renal blood flow. - ---answer-
--;The kidneys receive almost a quarter of cardiac output.
A patient with untreated strep throat is more likely to have with kidneys - ---
answer---;Nephritic syndrome is caused by an antibody/antigen reaction seen
after group a-beta hemolytic strep. Antistreptolysin is produced in the
antibody/antigen reaction. You can use the HAD STREP mnemonic to help you
remember:
H = hypertension
A = +ASO (antistreptolysin O)
D = decreased GFR (glomerular filtration rate)
STREP = Streptococcus
Briefly explain why edema occurs with nephritic syndrome. - ---answer---
;Inflammation in the nephron causes increased permeability in the nephron.
