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WGU D027 Objective Assessment Review (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Advanced Pathopharmacological Foundations| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A Q: What is the proportion of the population affected by a disease at the specific point in time? Answer: Prevalence rate - Incidence rate refers to how many new cases there are of a disease within a period of time divided by the number of the population's individuals. The prevalence rate is affected by the incidence rate and h...

Types of prevention - answer-primary- car restraints, bicycle helmets, immunizations secondary- prevent for those with RF-pap, mammo tertiary-mgmt of established disease- meds, lifestyle Primary - answer-Preventing the health problem, most cost effective form of healthcare **IMMUNIZATIONS, ensuring adequate illumination at home (preventing falls) Secondary - answer-Detecting disease in early asymptomatic stages, screenings -Early cause finding of asymptomatic disease via the use of a sc...

Bates' Guide To Physical Examination and History Taking - Chapters for Midterm A 54‐year‐old diplomat working at the United Nations reports occasional chest pain and a sense of tightness in his chest when particularly stressed over work deadlines. The patient is 6 feet 4 inches tall. He has a temperature of 98.6ºF and blood pressure of 140/78. He has a cut over one eye that he says is "from shaving."Which of the following represents subjective information about this patient? a) Blood ...

Skin Cancer S/Sx's Correct Answer-1) open sore, does not heal x3 weeks 2) spot or sore that burns, itches, stings, crusts, or bleeds 3) any mole/spot that changes size/texture, develops irreg borders, appears pearly/translucent/multi-colored *BCC = most common but, MM = most fatal ABCDE's of Melanoma Correct Answer-Assymetry (of entire lesion) Border (irregularities) Color (variability within lesion/brown-black) Diameter (>6mm = 1/4 inch) Elevation (recently raised) melanoma...

Condylomata acuminata - (genital warts) pale, pink, numerous discrete projections with a broad base; width varies; smooth surface, velvety, moist (lack hyperkeratosis of common wart) REFERRAL: Topical/ antiviral therapies; cryosurgery, excision, Ed&C Dysplastic Nevi - Controversial definition; no standardized criteria for diagnosis Possess features between a benign nevus and malignant melanoma *Possibly melanoma precursor*; *probably a marker* for individuals at increased risk for melanom...

WOCN WOUND CARE EXAM 2024 WITH 100% ACCURATE SOLUTIONS What is the most common type of skin cancer? - ANSWER ☑☑basal cell carcinoma (BCC) How does basal cell carcinoma present? - ANSWER ☑☑"pearl like" translucent papule with central ulceration What is the second most common type of skin cancer? - ANSWER ☑☑Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) How does squamous cell carcinoma present? - ANSWER ☑☑Enlarging keratotic papule ABCDEs of melanoma - ANSWER ☑☑Asymmetr...

Wound Care WOCN Questions With 100% Verified AnsweTEWL - ANSWERTransepidermal water loss What is the most common type of skin cancer? - ANSWERbasal cell carcinoma (BCC) How does basal cell carcinoma present? - ANSWER"pearl like" translucent papule with central ulceration What is the second most common type of skin cancer? - ANSWERSquamous cell carcinoma (SCC) How does squamous cell carcinoma present? - ANSWEREnlarging keratotic papule ABCDEs of melanoma - ANSWERAsymmetric, borde...

CRO Study Exam 2 Questions & Answers 2024/2025 What are the most common malignancies in the US? - ANSWERSBasal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) and Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) of skin are the most common malignancies in the US What is the most common predisposing factor for skin cancer? - ANSWERSUV exposure What are the five major therapies recommended for skin cancer treatment? - ANSWERSCurettage/electrodessication, chemotherapy, surgical excision, Moh's microsurgery, and RT Curettage and ...

WGU D027 Course Material Questions 100% correct and verifiedWhich 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 ...

Large pressure gradient between left ventricle and aorta during systole - Answer- aortic stenosis (calcification) Hyperacute transplant rejection is what type of hypersensitivty rxn - Answer- type 2 - pre existant recipient antibodies react to donor antigen acute transplant rejection is what type of hypersensitivity rxn - Answer- type 4- T cell mediated OR humoral: similar to hyperacute except antibodies form after transplant which type of transplant rejection is both type 2 and type...