WGU D115 2025 Exam Advanced Pathophysiology Questions with Correct Solutions

Infectious mononucleosis Because the spleen may become enlarged as a result of infectious mononucleosis, patients should avoid contact sports until fully recovered. Acute Bacterial Rhinosinusitis Symptoms of acute bacterial rhinosinusitis include facial pain or pressure, postnasal drip, nasal congestion, upper jaw or tooth pain, nasal discharge, fever, and cough. Transcription RNA is synthesized from a DNA template. Follicular cyst Develops when no dominant follicle matures. Benign ovarian cyst Functional cyst from incomplete follicle maturation. Genetic counseling Advisory service for individuals at genetic risk. Maternal age Common reason for seeking genetic counseling. Amniocentesis Procedure to perform genetic studies on fetus. Turner Syndrome Condition with monosomy X in affected cells. Cri du chat syndrome Genetic disorder with distinctive cat-like cry. Adaptive immunity Immune response mediated by T and B cells. Minimally conscious state Patient shows limited but definite responses. Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) Severe lung inflammation with bilateral infiltrates. Capillary hydrostatic pressure Increased pressure causing pulmonary edema. Immunoglobulin E (IgE) Antibody involved in asthma pathophysiology. Airway remodeling Long-term damage from uncontrolled airway inflammation. Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) The GCS is scored between 3 and 15, 3 being the worst and 15 the best. Severe TBI GCS Score A GCS score of 3-8 describes a severe TBI. Obsessions Obsessions are recurrent and persistent thoughts, impulses, or images that cause distressing emotions such as anxiety or disgust. Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Characteristics Impaired concentration and irritability are major characteristics of GAD. Schizophrenia Symptoms The characteristics of schizophrenia are paranoia, delusions, tangential thoughts, suspiciousness, disorganized behavior, and hallucinations. Acute Otitis Media 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 Peritonsillar abscess is characterized by severe sore throat, pain or difficulty swallowing, jaw muscle spasms, and a hot potato voice. Graves' Disease 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 Triglycerides 150mg/dL is associated with increasing insulin resistance. Postprandial Glucose Level Influencer Carbohydrate is a macronutrient with the greatest impact on the postprandial glucose levels. Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus 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 Major risk factors are heredity and obesity. Endometrial Cancer Risk Factor Oral contraceptives have been shown to reduce the incidence of endometrial cancer. Mixed Precocious Puberty 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 In 95% of cases, delayed puberty is physiologic in nature. Priapism Association Priapism has been associated with the abuse of certain substances.