WGU PATHOPHYSIOLOGY D236 FINAL EXAM

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WGU PATHOPHYSIOLOGY D236 FINAL EXAM

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A patient was diagnosed with pelvic inflammatory disease (PID).Which related result might be noted on this patient's record?

• Elevated RBC count
• Elevated FSH levels
• Elevated C-reactive protein
• Elevated BUN

Answer - c. Elevated C-reactive protein

What does the renal system do to deal with disturbances in the acid-base balance?

• Prevent the absorption of sodium and potassium
• Increases ventilation to drop the H+ ion level
• Blocks the arterial walls from absorbing electrolytes
• Regulates the excretion or reabsorption of H+ and HCO-3

Answer - d. Regulates the excretion or reabsorption of H+ and HCO-3

What is the primary system responsible for maintaining fluid homeostasis within the body?

• Interatrial fluid (IAF)
• Extra natriuretic fluid [ENF) 1 / 4

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• D-type diastolic peptides (DDP)
• Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system [RAAS]

Answer - d. Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system [RAAS]

What is a symptom found in patients with stage 1 Lyme disease? •

• Tremors
• Bull's eye rash
• Nausea
• Swollen lymph nodes

Answer - b. Bull's eye rash

What are the characteristics of helper T cells?

• They activate B cells and produce small cells called cytokines.
• They destroy infected cells by producing proteins targeting cell membranes.
• They are non-responsive during active infections.
• They bind to infected cells and are activated by cytokines.

Answer - a. They activate B cells and produce small cells called cytokines.

What are two types of benign tumors?Choose 2 answers

• Adenoma
• Adenocarcinoma
• Non-Hodgkin lymphoma
• Osteoma

Answer - a. Adenoma ,d. Osteoma 2 / 4

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pg. 3 Which term describes a solution such as 0.9% NaCl (normal saline) relative to red blood cells?

• Hypotonic
• Isotonic
• Hypertonic
• Exotonic

Answer - b. Isotonic

A patient's record indicates treatment via cryoablation. For which type of cancer is this patient being treated?

• Breast cancer
• Prostate cancer
• Ovarian cancer
• Testicular cancer

Answer - b. Prostate cancer

A female patient presents with chronic dyspareunia, pelvic pain, increased abdominal girth. fever, and vomiting. After an HE4 test and positive abdominal ultrasound. Which condition is described?

• Dysmenorrhea
• Ovarian tumor
• Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
• Benign fibroadenoma

Answer - b. Ovarian tumor

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pg. 4 A patient presents with decreased alertness, mental confusion, skin that is pale and scaly, weight loss, easy bruising or bleeding, and decreased urine output. Which condition is his patient showing signs?

• Renal calculi
• End-stage renal disease
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• Polycystic kidney disease

Answer - b. End-stage renal disease

Which is a common cause of delayed puberty?

• Urinary tract infection
• Premature birth
• Chronic illness
• High-fat diet

Answer - c. Chronic illness

What is a clinical presentation of Human Papillomavirus (HPVY?

• Diarrhea
• Condyloma acuminata
• Penile edema
• Urethritis

Answer - b. Condyloma acuminata

Which is a common risk factor for cholecystitis?

• Frequent dietary changes
• Female sex
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