WGU D115 Advanced
Pathophysiology Exam Questions
2026 WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS
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.
Pathophysiology Exam Questions
2026 WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS
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.
