WGU D115 — ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
FINAL EXAM 2025–2026 (UPDATED EDITION) |
COMPLETE TEST BANK WITH VERIFIED
QUESTIONS, ACCURATE ANSWERS, AND
DETAILED RATIONALES | 100% CORRECT &
EXPERT-REVIEWED STUDY GUIDE
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.
FINAL EXAM 2025–2026 (UPDATED EDITION) |
COMPLETE TEST BANK WITH VERIFIED
QUESTIONS, ACCURATE ANSWERS, AND
DETAILED RATIONALES | 100% CORRECT &
EXPERT-REVIEWED STUDY GUIDE
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.
