WGU D115 Unit 3 Questions and
Answers Graded A+
Symptoms of Chronic suppurative otitis media ✔✔Chronic suppurative otitis media- will have
hearing loss, purulent drainage, ear pain.
What is Gate Control Theory ✔✔pain
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WGU D115 Unit 3 Questions and
Answers Graded A+
Symptoms of Chronic suppurative otitis media ✔✔Chronic suppurative otitis media- will have
hearing loss, purulent drainage, ear pain.
What is Gate Control Theory ✔✔pain transmission is modulated by a balance of impulses
conducted to the spinal cord where cells in the
substantia gelatinosa function as a "gate".
What is the parathyroid gland responsible for ✔✔produces parathyroid hormone (PTH)-
which is the single most important factor in the regulation of
serum calcium concentration.
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.
Symptoms of hypothyroidism ✔✔decreased energy, lethargy, heat intolerance,
lowered basal temperature, diastolic HTN, MYXEDEMA
one of the most important contributors to
insulin resistance and DM ✔✔Obesity
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.
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 discharge, post
nasal drip that causes a sore throat, and cough that is worse when supine.
unilateral tonsillar enlargement during acute tonsillitis is suggestive of ✔✔Unilateral tonsillar
enlargement during acute tonsillitis is suggestive of a tonsillar abscess. If the patient does not
have trouble swallowing, is drooling, or has a muffled voice, then it could be an 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 two statements are true regarding ep
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