Wgu Pathophysiology D236 150 Correctly Answered Questions Latest Update

Trousseau's sign {Ans: arm/carpal spasm associated with hypocalcemia}How does compartment syndrome develop? Which part of our body tends to develop compartment syndrome? How do patients typically recognize they may need to seek medical assistance for rhabdomyolysis? What is the most sensitive laboratory test for rhabdomyolosis? {Ans: Compartment syndrome occurs when blood flow is restricted to area for an extended period of time. It usually develops in extremities. Patients recognize rhabdo by new muscle pain and decreased urinary output, and is detected by creatine kinase in the blood.}Describe Lupus {Ans: Inflammatory disorder characterized by joint pain and butterfly rash}Cushing's disease {Ans: (Remember: *UP, UP, UP, DOWN, UP*) - HYPERnatremia, HYPERtension, INCREASED blood volume, HYPOkalemia, HYPERglycemia}Artherosclerosis {Ans: Hardening and narrowing of the arteries due to buildup of cholesterol plaques 1.endothelial injury 2.foam cell formation 3.fatty streak formation}malignant neoplasm {Ans: uncontrolled new tissue growth, irregular borders, spreads}GERD cause {Ans: failure of the lower esophageal sphincter to close}DKA {Ans: increased anion gap, decreased HCO3}Cholecystitis {Ans: inflammation of the gallbladder; usually associated with gallstones (RUQ pain radiates to back)}kyphosis {Ans: excessive outward curvature of the spine, causing hunching of the back.}aneurysm {Ans: ballooning of