WGU Pathophysiology D236 Final Study Guide | 100%
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Describe how your body responds to an infection. - ✔✔T cells produce cytokines, which stimulate B cells.
B cells produ
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WGU Pathophysiology D236 Final Study Guide | 100%
Correct Answers | Verified | Latest 2024 Version
Describe how your body responds to an infection. - ✔✔T cells produce cytokines, which stimulate B cells.
B cells produce antibodies.
Identify role of DNA changes in congenital abnormalities. - ✔✔Mutations in genes or chromosomal
abnormalities
How does development disrupts congenital abnormalities? - ✔✔Alterations of DNA
Describes factors that disrupt homeostasis and how disruptions affect wellbeing. - ✔✔(ex) Fluid and
electrolyte shifts can cause n/v or dysrhythmias.
Explain RAAS - ✔✔Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system
1. Reduce blood flow causes kidneys to release renin
> produce angiotensin I > converts angiotensin I to angiotensin II > vasoconstriction > release
aldosterone > kidneys conserve sodium and water > Result less water lost in urine and blood pressure
maintained.
DKA - ✔✔increased anion gap, decreased HCO3
How do kidneys compensate for alkalosis - ✔✔retain H and excrete HCO3
Untreated acidosis leads to an increase in which electrolyte? - ✔✔Potassium
West Nile Virus - ✔✔Transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito. Severe signs and symptoms;
high fever, headache and stiff neck
Lyme disease - ✔✔Tick-borne disease caused by the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi.Erythema infectiosum - ✔✔a febrile upper respiratory illness in a child followed by the sudden
appearance of red, flushed cheeks, "fifth disease"
Obesity ad diabetes are risk factors for having a child with _____. - ✔✔Spina bifida
Trousseau's sign - ✔✔arm/carpal spasm associated with hypocalcemia
Cause and sign of spina bifida - ✔✔results from failure of neural tube to close. sign - fluid filled sac on
lower back.
hemophilia is more common in - ✔✔males
Prenatal exposure to alcohol includes - ✔✔ND-PAE, decreased brain function, FAS
Connective vs muscle tissue disorders - ✔✔Connective- RA, Scleroderma, Lupus
Muscle - MS, Muscular dystrophy, Myasthenia Gravia
Describe Lupus - ✔✔Inflammatory disorder characterized by joint pain and butterfly rash
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