Pathophysiology D115 Wgu Study Guide Graded A+

Sickle Cell Anemia {Ans: hereditary disorder of abnormal hemoglobin producing sickle-shaped erythrocytes and hemolysis. Sickle cell is an inherited disease caused by a defect in a gene. A person will be born with sickle cell disease only if two genes are inherited—one from the mother and one from the father. A person who inherits just one gene is healthy and said to be a "carrier" of the disease. More common in african americans.}Heart vegetations {Ans: abnormal growths (vegetations) that contain collections of bacteria may form in the heart at the site of infection, and damage teh heart valves which can cause them to leak.}Why are some infections harder on the elderly? {Ans: Older adults don't have as many native T cells compared to the younger population}ulcers {Ans: the constant acid irritation leads to ulceration of the GI cells, also termed peptic ulcer.}systolic murmur causes {Ans: MR, TR, and/or VSD}What are some neuro conditions that cause flat emotions and sleep disturbances? {Ans: Alzheimer's schizophrenia Parkinson's dz}