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The GCS is scored between 3 and 15, 3 being the worst and 15
Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)
the best.
Severe TBI GCS Score A GCS score of 3-8 describes a severe TBI.
Obsessions are recurrent and persistent thoughts, impulses, or
Obsessions images that cause distressing emotions such as anxiety or
disgust.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder Impaired concentration and irritability are major characteristics
(GAD) Characteristics of GAD.
The characteristics of schizophrenia are paranoia, delusions,
Schizophrenia Symptoms tangential thoughts, suspiciousness, disorganized behavior, and
hallucinations.
The classic presentation of otitis media is otalgia, muffled
Acute Otitis Media hearing, popping sensation, and a recent history of a cold or
flare up of allergic rhinitis.
Peritonsillar abscess is characterized by severe sore throat, pain
Peritonsillar Abscess or difficulty swallowing, jaw muscle spasms, and a hot potato
voice.
Graves' disease, an autoimmune condition also known as 'diffuse
Graves' Disease toxic goiter' is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism in this
age group.
Triglycerides > 150mg/dL is associated with increasing insulin
Insulin Resistance Finding
resistance.
Postprandial Glucose Level Carbohydrate is a macronutrient with the greatest impact on the
Influencer postprandial glucose levels.
Type 1 DM is associated with beta cell destruction leading to
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus absolute insulin deficiency resulting in significant hyperglycemia
and potential for ketoacidosis.
, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Risk Major risk factors are heredity and obesity.
Factors
Oral contraceptives have been shown to reduce the incidence of
Endometrial Cancer Risk Factor
endometrial cancer.
Mixed precocious puberty cases the child to develop some
Mixed Precocious Puberty 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 has been associated with the abuse of certain
Priapism Association
substances.
Priapism Prolonged penile erection, often idiopathic.
Cocaine Substance associated with priapism.
Ovulation Triggered by a sudden increase of LH.
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 Severe lung inflammation with bilateral infiltrates.
syndrome (ARDS)
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.
Angiotensin II Hormone linked to myocardial hypertrophy in hypertension.
Hypertrophy of myocardium Heart muscle thickening due to increased load.
Blood pressure measurement First reading indicates hypertension if elevated.
Sickle cell disease Blood disorder associated with priapism.
Spinal cord trauma Potential cause of priapism.
Pelvic tumors Associated with priapism in some cases.
Leukemia Blood cancer linked to priapism.
High-pitched cry Characteristic symptom of cri du chat syndrome.
Hypotonia Reduced muscle tone seen in cri du chat.
Microcephaly Small head size, symptom of cri du chat.
Hypertelorism Widely spaced eyes, seen in cri du chat.
Bilateral infiltrates Key feature in diagnosing ARDS.
WGU D115 Advanced Pathophysiology Exam
Questions 2024
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Students also studied
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D115 master set-Advanced Pathophy... D115 - OA readiness institutional/long ter
343 terms 461 terms 9 terms
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The GCS is scored between 3 and 15, 3 being the worst and 15
Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)
the best.
Severe TBI GCS Score A GCS score of 3-8 describes a severe TBI.
Obsessions are recurrent and persistent thoughts, impulses, or
Obsessions images that cause distressing emotions such as anxiety or
disgust.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder Impaired concentration and irritability are major characteristics
(GAD) Characteristics of GAD.
The characteristics of schizophrenia are paranoia, delusions,
Schizophrenia Symptoms tangential thoughts, suspiciousness, disorganized behavior, and
hallucinations.
The classic presentation of otitis media is otalgia, muffled
Acute Otitis Media hearing, popping sensation, and a recent history of a cold or
flare up of allergic rhinitis.
Peritonsillar abscess is characterized by severe sore throat, pain
Peritonsillar Abscess or difficulty swallowing, jaw muscle spasms, and a hot potato
voice.
Graves' disease, an autoimmune condition also known as 'diffuse
Graves' Disease toxic goiter' is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism in this
age group.
Triglycerides > 150mg/dL is associated with increasing insulin
Insulin Resistance Finding
resistance.
Postprandial Glucose Level Carbohydrate is a macronutrient with the greatest impact on the
Influencer postprandial glucose levels.
Type 1 DM is associated with beta cell destruction leading to
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus absolute insulin deficiency resulting in significant hyperglycemia
and potential for ketoacidosis.
, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Risk Major risk factors are heredity and obesity.
Factors
Oral contraceptives have been shown to reduce the incidence of
Endometrial Cancer Risk Factor
endometrial cancer.
Mixed precocious puberty cases the child to develop some
Mixed Precocious Puberty 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 has been associated with the abuse of certain
Priapism Association
substances.
Priapism Prolonged penile erection, often idiopathic.
Cocaine Substance associated with priapism.
Ovulation Triggered by a sudden increase of LH.
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 Severe lung inflammation with bilateral infiltrates.
syndrome (ARDS)
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.
Angiotensin II Hormone linked to myocardial hypertrophy in hypertension.
Hypertrophy of myocardium Heart muscle thickening due to increased load.
Blood pressure measurement First reading indicates hypertension if elevated.
Sickle cell disease Blood disorder associated with priapism.
Spinal cord trauma Potential cause of priapism.
Pelvic tumors Associated with priapism in some cases.
Leukemia Blood cancer linked to priapism.
High-pitched cry Characteristic symptom of cri du chat syndrome.
Hypotonia Reduced muscle tone seen in cri du chat.
Microcephaly Small head size, symptom of cri du chat.
Hypertelorism Widely spaced eyes, seen in cri du chat.
Bilateral infiltrates Key feature in diagnosing ARDS.
