Wgu Pathology Pre-Assessment Questions With Complete Solutions

Parkinson disease {Ans: A patient has tremors, bradykinesia, and abnormal gait. The patient is taking anticholinergics; however, the symptoms are aggravated. A neurologist treats the patient with deep brain stimulation.}Malignant {Ans: A patient's record indicates a type of hypertension that is typically above 180/120 and can cause serious damage to organ tissue. It was treated as a medical emergency. Which type of hypertension did this patient have?}Pulmonary tuberculosis & Respiratory mycoses {Ans: Which two infections affect the lower respiratory tract?}Cirrhosis {Ans: A 38-year-old patient with a history of long-term alcohol and tobacco abuse has symptoms of ascites, leg edema, and vomiting. A diagnostic workup includes ALT, AST assays, and US of the liver.}Otosclerosis {Ans: A patient record shows that an ear exam revealed growth of new bone that is fixed. The patient has permanent hearing loss.}Finger dislocation {Ans: XR shows torn soft tissue ligaments surrounding MCP joint injury. Treatment includes surgical reconstruction to realign bone and ligaments.}