WGU D115 OA ADVANCED
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM
(LATEST 2026) ACTUAL
VERIFIED QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED ANSWERS GRADED
A+ AND OA READINESS
PRACTICE EXAM
Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) - answer-The GCS is scored between 3 and 15, 3 being the
worst and 15 the best.
Severe TBI GCS Score - answer-A GCS score of 3-8 describes a severe TBI.
Obsessions - answer-Obsessions are recurrent and persistent thoughts, impulses, or
images that cause distressing emotions such as anxiety or disgust.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Characteristics - answer-Impaired concentration
and irritability are major characteristics of GAD.
Schizophrenia Symptoms - answer-The characteristics of schizophrenia are paranoia,
delusions, tangential thoughts, suspiciousness, disorganized behavior, and
hallucinations.
Acute Otitis Media - answer-The classic presentation of otitis media is otalgia, muffled
hearing, popping sensation, and a recent history of a cold or flare up of allergic rhinitis.
Peritonsillar Abscess - answer-Peritonsillar abscess is characterized by severe sore
throat, pain or difficulty swallowing, jaw muscle spasms, and a hot potato voice.
,Graves' Disease - answer-Graves' disease, an autoimmune condition also known as
'diffuse toxic goiter' is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism in this age group.
Insulin Resistance Finding - answer-Triglycerides > 150mg/dL is associated with
increasing insulin resistance.
Postprandial Glucose Level Influencer - answer-Carbohydrate is a macronutrient with
the greatest impact on the postprandial glucose levels.
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus - answer-Type 1 DM is associated with beta cell destruction
leading to absolute insulin deficiency resulting in significant hyperglycemia and
potential for ketoacidosis.
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Risk Factors - answer-Major risk factors are heredity and
obesity.
Endometrial Cancer Risk Factor - answer-Oral contraceptives have been shown to
reduce the incidence of endometrial cancer.
Mixed Precocious Puberty - answer-Mixed precocious puberty cases the child to
develop some secondary characteristics of the opposite sex, such as the feminization
of a boy.
Delayed Puberty Cause - answer-In 95% of cases, delayed puberty is physiologic in
nature.
Priapism Association - answer-Priapism has been associated with the abuse of certain
substances.
Priapism - answer-Prolonged penile erection, often idiopathic.
, Cocaine - answer-Substance associated with priapism.
Ovulation - answer-Triggered by a sudden increase of LH.
Follicular cyst - answer-Develops when no dominant follicle matures.
Benign ovarian cyst - answer-Functional cyst from incomplete follicle maturation.
Genetic counseling - answer-Advisory service for individuals at genetic risk.
Maternal age - answer-Common reason for seeking genetic counseling.
Amniocentesis - answer-Procedure to perform genetic studies on fetus.
Turner Syndrome - answer-Condition with monosomy X in affected cells.
Cri du chat syndrome - answer-Genetic disorder with distinctive cat-like cry.
Adaptive immunity - answer-Immune response mediated by T and B cells.
Minimally conscious state - answer-Patient shows limited but definite responses.
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) - answer-Severe lung inflammation with
bilateral infiltrates.
Capillary hydrostatic pressure - answer-Increased pressure causing pulmonary edema.
Immunoglobulin E (IgE) - answer-Antibody involved in asthma pathophysiology.
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM
(LATEST 2026) ACTUAL
VERIFIED QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED ANSWERS GRADED
A+ AND OA READINESS
PRACTICE EXAM
Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) - answer-The GCS is scored between 3 and 15, 3 being the
worst and 15 the best.
Severe TBI GCS Score - answer-A GCS score of 3-8 describes a severe TBI.
Obsessions - answer-Obsessions are recurrent and persistent thoughts, impulses, or
images that cause distressing emotions such as anxiety or disgust.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Characteristics - answer-Impaired concentration
and irritability are major characteristics of GAD.
Schizophrenia Symptoms - answer-The characteristics of schizophrenia are paranoia,
delusions, tangential thoughts, suspiciousness, disorganized behavior, and
hallucinations.
Acute Otitis Media - answer-The classic presentation of otitis media is otalgia, muffled
hearing, popping sensation, and a recent history of a cold or flare up of allergic rhinitis.
Peritonsillar Abscess - answer-Peritonsillar abscess is characterized by severe sore
throat, pain or difficulty swallowing, jaw muscle spasms, and a hot potato voice.
,Graves' Disease - answer-Graves' disease, an autoimmune condition also known as
'diffuse toxic goiter' is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism in this age group.
Insulin Resistance Finding - answer-Triglycerides > 150mg/dL is associated with
increasing insulin resistance.
Postprandial Glucose Level Influencer - answer-Carbohydrate is a macronutrient with
the greatest impact on the postprandial glucose levels.
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus - answer-Type 1 DM is associated with beta cell destruction
leading to absolute insulin deficiency resulting in significant hyperglycemia and
potential for ketoacidosis.
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Risk Factors - answer-Major risk factors are heredity and
obesity.
Endometrial Cancer Risk Factor - answer-Oral contraceptives have been shown to
reduce the incidence of endometrial cancer.
Mixed Precocious Puberty - answer-Mixed precocious puberty cases the child to
develop some secondary characteristics of the opposite sex, such as the feminization
of a boy.
Delayed Puberty Cause - answer-In 95% of cases, delayed puberty is physiologic in
nature.
Priapism Association - answer-Priapism has been associated with the abuse of certain
substances.
Priapism - answer-Prolonged penile erection, often idiopathic.
, Cocaine - answer-Substance associated with priapism.
Ovulation - answer-Triggered by a sudden increase of LH.
Follicular cyst - answer-Develops when no dominant follicle matures.
Benign ovarian cyst - answer-Functional cyst from incomplete follicle maturation.
Genetic counseling - answer-Advisory service for individuals at genetic risk.
Maternal age - answer-Common reason for seeking genetic counseling.
Amniocentesis - answer-Procedure to perform genetic studies on fetus.
Turner Syndrome - answer-Condition with monosomy X in affected cells.
Cri du chat syndrome - answer-Genetic disorder with distinctive cat-like cry.
Adaptive immunity - answer-Immune response mediated by T and B cells.
Minimally conscious state - answer-Patient shows limited but definite responses.
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) - answer-Severe lung inflammation with
bilateral infiltrates.
Capillary hydrostatic pressure - answer-Increased pressure causing pulmonary edema.
Immunoglobulin E (IgE) - answer-Antibody involved in asthma pathophysiology.
