Describe how your body responds to an infection. - ANSWER T cells produce cytokines,
which stimulate B cells. B cells produce antibodies.
Identify role
... [Show More] of DNA changes in congenital abnormalities. - ANSWER Mutations in
genes or chromosomal abnormalities
How does development disrupts congenital abnormalities? - ANSWER Alterations of
DNA
Describes factors that disrupt homeostasis and how disruptions affect wellbeing. -
ANSWER (ex) Fluid and electrolyte shifts can cause n/v or dysrhythmias.
Explain RAAS - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER increased anion gap, decreased HCO3
How do kidneys compensate for alkalosis - ANSWER retain H and excrete HCO3
Untreated acidosis leads to an increase in which electrolyte? - ANSWER Potassium
West Nile Virus - ANSWER Transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito.
Severe signs and symptoms; high fever, headache and stiff neck
Lyme disease - ANSWER Tick-borne disease caused by the spirochete Borrelia
burgdorferi.
Erythema infectiosum - ANSWER 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 _____. - ANSWER Spina
bifida
Trousseau's sign - ANSWER arm/carpal spasm associated with hypocalcemia
Cause and sign of spina bifida - ANSWER results from failure of neural tube to close.
sign - fluid filled sac on lower back.
WGU PATHOPHYSIOLOGY D236 LATEST EXAM.
hemophilia is more common in - ANSWER males
Prenatal exposure to alcohol includes - ANSWER ND-PAE, decreased brain function,
FAS
Connective vs muscle tissue disorders - ANSWER Connective- RA, Scleroderma,
Lupus
Muscle - MS, Muscular dystrophy, Myasthenia Gravia
Describe Lupus - ANSWER Inflammatory disorder characterized by joint pain and
butterfly rash
Describe Myasthenia Gravis - ANSWER It is an autoimmune disorder where antibodies
attack own Ach receptors. This causes weakness of skeletal muscles over the course of
the day, along with ptosis, double vision, and difficulty swallowing.
dermatitis - ANSWER inflammation of the skin
eczema - ANSWER noninfectious, inflammatory skin disease characterized by redness,
blisters, scabs, and itching
decubitus ulcer - ANSWER sore caused by lying down for long periods of time
Fungal infections - ANSWER superficial, localized skin conditions or deep tissue
infections caused by exposure to spores
may or may not be transmitted
benign neoplasm - ANSWER noncancerous growths, stationary, distinct border. [Show Less]