WGU D027 (WGUD027)

What organ does cystic fibrosis affect? - Affects the pancreas causing secretions into the lungs What is Klinefelter syndrome? - An extra X chromosome for males so example XXY causing female-like qualities What is Turner Syndrome? - females. missing or deformed x chromosome. right hemisphere dysfunction, hearing loss, ear infection, language and articulation disorders, visual spatial and attentional problems What is beta thalassemia? - a condition in which the synthesis of the beta-globin ...

What is the gold standard for the suspected diagnosis of Celiac Disease? - Endoscopy with small intestine biopsy A 44-year-old woman has recently been diagnosed with advanced metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer. Genetic testing is ordered to determine if the patient's tumor has any genomic alterations and to guide treatment decisions. A few weeks later, the patient's test results come back positive for a genetic mutation. The APN starts osimertinib (Tagrisso). Based on this information,...

Which of the following is not a cellular function? - Combustion - All living cells must absorb and metabolize sources of energy, excrete waste and by-products of those processes, and reproduce to continue offspring. Pyrotechnic processes (i.e. combustion) are generally metaphorical. What are mitochondria responsible for? - Energy production - Mitochondria are the energy production organelles of the cell responsible for the major metabolic processes of creating units of energy (e.g., ATP). ...

WGU D027 Course Material Questions • This is all of the course material questions from the end of the units, as well as the unit quizzes. I included the answers and the rationales.

Color blindness and hemophilia - sex-linked traits, cones lack one or more wavelength-sensitive chemicals, you will be unable to distinguish the colors red, green or blue. Some conditions that can cause color deficits are sickle cell anemia. Thiazide diuretics mechanism of action - -Inhibit Na reabsorption in the *distal tubule* -Promotes up to 10% of Na and H2O excretion -Increase urinary excretion of other electrolytes Diuril (chlorothiazide) - 1st line drug tx for antihypertensive...

Which of the following is not a cellular function? Reproduction Combustion Absorption Excretion - combustion Which if the following can cause edema? Decreased capillary hydrostatic pressure Increased lymphatic pressure Increased plasma pressure Decreased capillary permeability - Increased lymphatic pressure Which of the following best describes the result of cellular reproduction? During anaphase, the centromeres come together. During telophase, a nuclear membrane is formed around 2...

Autosomal Dominant - 1 parent has, 50% change of child having Autosomal Recessive - Both parents are carriers, 25% change of child having, 50% chance child is a carrier. Cystic Fibrosis - affects pancreas causing secretions in lungs 21st Trisomy - Down Syndrome Klinefelter Syndrome (XXY) - male has extra X, female like qualities Turner Syndrome - Missing X in females Alpha Thalassemia - inherited blood disorder; mild to severe anemia Beta Thallasemia - low hemoglobin; contraindicated me...

Celiac disease gold standard - Endoscopy with small intestine biopsy advanced metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer genetic mutation - EGFR mutation 20-year-old male falling frequently. Since childhood, his gait has consisted of walking on his toes. During middle school, he was able to participate in sports but was unable to participate in high school sports due to difficulty with running and jumping. Lately, he has noticed it takes longer and is more difficult to change positions from...

What organ does cystic fibrosis affect? - Affects the pancreas causing secretions into the lungs What is Klinefelter syndrome? - An extra X chromosome for males so example XXY causing female-like qualities What is Turner Syndrome? - females. missing or deformed x chromosome. right hemisphere dysfunction, hearing loss, ear infection, language and articulation disorders, visual spatial and attentional problems What is beta thalassemia? - a condition in which the synthesis of the beta-gl...

A patient has endured several dosage adjustments of his tricyclic antidepressant, so the provider recommends genetic testing. Which statement correctly describes the rationale for genetic testing? - The CYP2D6 gene influences metabolism of tricyclic antidepressants and certain other drugs. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the 10 most costly chronic conditions include cardiovascular diseases, obesity, asthma, diabetes, smoking and alcohol related conditions,...