WGU C805 Pathophysiology (CCO1)

45. Which disease is communicable and paralyzes muscles as early as six hours from exposure?

A. Lyme disease

B. West Nile virus

C. Botulism  ✓

D. Malaria

46. Which two conditions affect the lower respiratory tract? (Choose 2 answers)

A. Epiglottitis

B. Pneumonia  ✓

C. Infectious mononucleosis

D. Asthma  ✓

47. A nasal examination reveals swelling and paranasal inflammation. Which condition does this describe?

A. Pharyngitis

B. Sinusitis  ✓

C. Epiglottitis

D. Laryngitis

48. Classify each condition as an upper or lower respiratory tract infection. (Answer options may be used more than once or not at all.)

Epiglottitis: Upper respiratory  |  Lower respiratory

Legionnaires’ disease: Upper respiratory  |  Lower respiratory

Pneumonia: Upper respiratory  |  Lower respiratory

Infectious mononucleosis: Upper respiratory  |  Lower respiratory

Pharyngitis: Upper respiratory  |  Lower respiratory

Asthma: Upper respiratory  |  Lower respiratory

Bronchiectasis: Upper respiratory  |  Lower respiratory

49. Which upper respiratory infection is Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) known to cause the trachea to close?

A. Epiglottitis  ✓

B. Sinusitis

C. Bronchitis

D. Allergic rhinitis

50. A patient is diagnosed with a condition that involves destruction of alveolar walls, causing permanent enlargement of the air spaces beyond the terminal bronchioles. Which condition does this patient have?

A. Pneumonia

B. Acute respiratory failure

C. Pulmonary emphysema  ✓

D. Chronic bronchitis

51. A 70-year-old female patient follows up on X-ray results. Her original complaint was a nasal ulcer that would not heal. She reports a dry cough, shortness of breath, and a 10-pound weight loss during the past month. Her husband worked for a nuclear power plant for 30 years. X-ray results show granuloma formation and diffuse interstitial pneumonitis. Which condition is described?

A. Asthma

B. Bronchiectasis

C. Pulmonary tuberculosis

D. Berylliosis  ✓

59. A 65-year-old patient with a history of tobacco abuse has symptoms of anorexia, weight loss, and abdominal pain radiating to the back. An ultrasound and blood tests are ordered. Blood workup shows hyperglycemia and abnormal bilirubin level. The patient is treated with multidrug chemotherapy. Which diagnosis does this indicate?

A. Cholelithiasis

B. Pancreatic cancer  ✓

C. Celiac disease

D. Acute pancreatitis

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