WGU D236
Pathophysiology
OA V2 EXAM
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D236 OA – V2 Exam .............................................................. 2
D236 Patho - Megan/Shay’s Study Guides ......................... 37
Casey's WGU NY01 Patho Notes....................................... 100
D236 OA – V2 Exam
1. A patient record documents headaches with memory defects. The patient's color and
temperature are unusual, and the patient reports pain at night. Which condition is
described?
a. Angina pectoris
b. Atherosclerosis
c. Myocardial infarction
d. Thrombophlebitis
Correct Answer: d. Thrombophlebitis
Expert Rationale:
Thrombophlebitis involves inflammation and thrombus formation in a superficial or
deep vein. Clinical manifestations include localized warmth, erythema (color change),
tenderness, and pain that may worsen at night or with palpation. While the memory
defects and headaches are atypical, the combination of color/temperature changes with
nocturnal limb pain strongly suggests venous inflammation. Angina and MI present with
chest pain; atherosclerosis is typically asymptomatic until complications arise.
, 2. A patient record indicates a type of hypertension that is typically above 180/120 and
can cause serious damage to organ tissue. It was treated as a medical emergency.
Which type of hypertension did this patient have?
a. Pulmonary
b. Malignant
c. Essential
d. Renal
Correct Answer: b. Malignant
Expert Rationale:
Malignant hypertension is defined by severe hypertension (systolic >180 mmHg or
diastolic >120-130 mmHg) accompanied by papilledema and/or acute target-organ
damage (encephalopathy, acute kidney injury, heart failure). It requires immediate
intervention to prevent irreversible organ damage. Essential hypertension is chronic and
asymptomatic; pulmonary hypertension affects pulmonary arteries; renal hypertension is
secondary to kidney disease but does not inherently imply emergency status.
3. A patient presents with fatigue, fever, and night sweats. An echocardiogram showed
vegetations. Which disease is described?
a. Stenosis
b. Pericarditis
c. Myocarditis
d. Endocarditis
Correct Answer: d. Endocarditis
Expert Rationale:
Infective endocarditis is characterized by the triad of fever, constitutional symptoms
(fatigue, night sweats, weight loss), and vegetation formation on heart valves visualized
by echocardiography (transesophageal echo is most sensitive). Vegetations are masses
of platelets, fibrin, microorganisms, and inflammatory cells. Stenosis is a valvular
Pathophysiology
OA V2 EXAM
Actual Questions with Verified Answers
Pass the Exam with Confidence
What You Will Get:
➢70 OA Exam Questions w/ Answers
➢ (Megan/Shay’s Study Guides)
➢ Casey's WGU NY01 Patho Note
➢ Expert Rationales included.
Take and pass the OA :)
,Preview Pages
Below
Get the Complete PDF
After Purchase
If you require further clarification or in need of any study
resources, feel free to Message me.
,Table of Contents
D236 OA – V2 Exam .............................................................. 2
D236 Patho - Megan/Shay’s Study Guides ......................... 37
Casey's WGU NY01 Patho Notes....................................... 100
D236 OA – V2 Exam
1. A patient record documents headaches with memory defects. The patient's color and
temperature are unusual, and the patient reports pain at night. Which condition is
described?
a. Angina pectoris
b. Atherosclerosis
c. Myocardial infarction
d. Thrombophlebitis
Correct Answer: d. Thrombophlebitis
Expert Rationale:
Thrombophlebitis involves inflammation and thrombus formation in a superficial or
deep vein. Clinical manifestations include localized warmth, erythema (color change),
tenderness, and pain that may worsen at night or with palpation. While the memory
defects and headaches are atypical, the combination of color/temperature changes with
nocturnal limb pain strongly suggests venous inflammation. Angina and MI present with
chest pain; atherosclerosis is typically asymptomatic until complications arise.
, 2. A patient record indicates a type of hypertension that is typically above 180/120 and
can cause serious damage to organ tissue. It was treated as a medical emergency.
Which type of hypertension did this patient have?
a. Pulmonary
b. Malignant
c. Essential
d. Renal
Correct Answer: b. Malignant
Expert Rationale:
Malignant hypertension is defined by severe hypertension (systolic >180 mmHg or
diastolic >120-130 mmHg) accompanied by papilledema and/or acute target-organ
damage (encephalopathy, acute kidney injury, heart failure). It requires immediate
intervention to prevent irreversible organ damage. Essential hypertension is chronic and
asymptomatic; pulmonary hypertension affects pulmonary arteries; renal hypertension is
secondary to kidney disease but does not inherently imply emergency status.
3. A patient presents with fatigue, fever, and night sweats. An echocardiogram showed
vegetations. Which disease is described?
a. Stenosis
b. Pericarditis
c. Myocarditis
d. Endocarditis
Correct Answer: d. Endocarditis
Expert Rationale:
Infective endocarditis is characterized by the triad of fever, constitutional symptoms
(fatigue, night sweats, weight loss), and vegetation formation on heart valves visualized
by echocardiography (transesophageal echo is most sensitive). Vegetations are masses
of platelets, fibrin, microorganisms, and inflammatory cells. Stenosis is a valvular
