WGU D115 Advanced Pathophysiology Practice Exam – Updated 2026 with Detailed Answers

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WGU D115 Advanced Pathophysiology Exam Questions 2026
(NEW UPDATED VERSION) LATEST ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS)-
GUARANTEED PASS A+ UPDATED 2026




Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) - CORRECT ANSWER The GCS is scored
between 3 and 15, 3 being the worst and 15 the best.


QUESTION : Severe TBI GCS Score - CORRECT ANSWER A GCS score of
3-8 describes a severe TBI.


QUESTION : Obsessions - CORRECT ANSWER Obsessions are recurrent
and persistent thoughts, impulses, or images that cause distressing emotions
such as anxiety or disgust.


QUESTION : Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Characteristics - CORRECT
ANSWER Impaired concentration and irritability are major characteristics
of GAD.


QUESTION : Schizophrenia Symptoms - CORRECT ANSWER The
characteristics of schizophrenia are paranoia, delusions, tangential thoughts,
suspiciousness, disorganized behavior, and hallucinations.




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QUESTION : Acute Otitis Media - CORRECT 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.


QUESTION : Peritonsillar Abscess - CORRECT ANSWER Peritonsillar
abscess is characterized by severe sore throat, pain or difficulty swallowing, jaw
muscle spasms, and a hot potato voice.


QUESTION : Graves' Disease - CORRECT ANSWER Graves' disease, an
autoimmune condition also known as 'diffuse toxic goiter' is the most common
cause of hyperthyroidism in this age group.


QUESTION : Insulin Resistance Finding - CORRECT ANSWER
Triglycerides > 150mg/dL is associated with increasing insulin resistance.


QUESTION : Postprandial Glucose Level Influencer - CORRECT ANSWER
Carbohydrate is a macronutrient with the greatest impact on the postprandial
glucose levels.


QUESTION : Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus - CORRECT ANSWER Type 1 DM
is associated with beta cell destruction leading to absolute insulin deficiency
resulting in significant hyperglycemia and potential for ketoacidosis.


QUESTION : Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Risk Factors - CORRECT ANSWER
Major risk factors are heredity and obesity.




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QUESTION : Endometrial Cancer Risk Factor - CORRECT ANSWER Oral
contraceptives have been shown to reduce the incidence of endometrial cancer.


QUESTION : Mixed Precocious Puberty - CORRECT ANSWER Mixed
precocious puberty cases the child to develop some secondary characteristics of
the opposite sex, such as the feminization of a boy.


QUESTION : Delayed Puberty Cause - CORRECT ANSWER In 95% of
cases, delayed puberty is physiologic in nature.


QUESTION : Priapism Association - CORRECT ANSWER Priapism has
been associated with the abuse of certain substances.


QUESTION : Priapism - CORRECT ANSWER Prolonged penile erection,
often idiopathic.


QUESTION : Cocaine - CORRECT ANSWER Substance associated with
priapism.


QUESTION : Ovulation - CORRECT ANSWER Triggered by a sudden
increase of LH.


QUESTION : Follicular cyst - CORRECT ANSWER Develops when no
dominant follicle matures.




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QUESTION : Benign ovarian cyst - CORRECT ANSWER Functional cyst
from incomplete follicle maturation.


QUESTION : Genetic counseling - CORRECT ANSWER Advisory service
for individuals at genetic risk.


QUESTION : Maternal age - CORRECT ANSWER Common reason for
seeking genetic counseling.


QUESTION : Amniocentesis - CORRECT ANSWER Procedure to perform
genetic studies on fetus.


QUESTION : Turner Syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER Condition with
monosomy X in affected cells.


QUESTION : Cri du chat syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER Genetic
disorder with distinctive cat-like cry.


QUESTION : Adaptive immunity - CORRECT ANSWER Immune
response mediated by T and B cells.


QUESTION : Minimally conscious state - CORRECT ANSWER Patient
shows limited but definite responses.


QUESTION : Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) - CORRECT
ANSWER Severe lung inflammation with bilateral infiltrates.


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