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WGU D115 ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OA
EXAM TEST BANK NEWEST 2025/2026 TESTING
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED
A+
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
WGU D115 ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OA
EXAM TEST BANK NEWEST 2025/2026 TESTING
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED
A+
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.
, 2
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.
, 3
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.
, 4
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.
