WGU D115 ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE ANSWERS
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NEW VERSION 2026!!!!!!
Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) - CORRECTANSWER The GCS is scored between 3 and 15, 3 being the
worst and 15 the best.
Severe TBI GCS Score - CORRECTANSWER A GCS score of 3-8 describes a severe TBI.
Obsessions - CORRECTANSWER Obsessions are recurrent and persistent thoughts, impulses, or
images that cause distressing emotions such as anxiety or disgust.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Characteristics - CORRECTANSWER Impaired concentration
and irritability are major characteristics of GAD.
Schizophrenia Symptoms - CORRECTANSWER The characteristics of schizophrenia are paranoia,
delusions, tangential thoughts, suspiciousness, disorganized behavior, and hallucinations.
,Acute Otitis Media - CORRECTANSWER 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 - CORRECTANSWER Peritonsillar abscess is characterized by severe sore
throat, pain or difficulty swallowing, jaw muscle spasms, and a hot potato voice.
Graves' Disease - CORRECTANSWER 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 - CORRECTANSWER Triglycerides > 150mg/dL is associated with
increasing insulin resistance.
Postprandial Glucose Level Influencer - CORRECTANSWER Carbohydrate is a macronutrient with
the greatest impact on the postprandial glucose levels.
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus - CORRECTANSWER 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 - CORRECTANSWER Major risk factors are heredity and
obesity.
Endometrial Cancer Risk Factor - CORRECTANSWER Oral contraceptives have been shown to
reduce the incidence of endometrial cancer.
Mixed Precocious Puberty - CORRECTANSWER 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 - CORRECTANSWER In 95% of cases, delayed puberty is physiologic in
nature.
Priapism Association - CORRECTANSWER Priapism has been associated with the abuse of
certain substances.
Priapism - CORRECTANSWER Prolonged penile erection, often idiopathic.
Cocaine - CORRECTANSWER Substance associated with priapism.
Ovulation - CORRECTANSWER Triggered by a sudden increase of LH.
Follicular cyst - CORRECTANSWER Develops when no dominant follicle matures.
Benign ovarian cyst - CORRECTANSWER Functional cyst from incomplete follicle maturation.
Genetic counseling - CORRECTANSWER Advisory service for individuals at genetic risk.
Maternal age - CORRECTANSWER Common reason for seeking genetic counseling.
Amniocentesis - CORRECTANSWER Procedure to perform genetic studies on fetus.
Turner Syndrome - CORRECTANSWER Condition with monosomy X in affected cells.
Cri du chat syndrome - CORRECTANSWER Genetic disorder with distinctive cat-like cry.
Adaptive immunity - CORRECTANSWER Immune response mediated by T and B cells.
PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE ANSWERS
{VERIFIED}||GUARANTEED
PASS||ALREADY GRADED A+||BRAND
NEW VERSION 2026!!!!!!
Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) - CORRECTANSWER The GCS is scored between 3 and 15, 3 being the
worst and 15 the best.
Severe TBI GCS Score - CORRECTANSWER A GCS score of 3-8 describes a severe TBI.
Obsessions - CORRECTANSWER Obsessions are recurrent and persistent thoughts, impulses, or
images that cause distressing emotions such as anxiety or disgust.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Characteristics - CORRECTANSWER Impaired concentration
and irritability are major characteristics of GAD.
Schizophrenia Symptoms - CORRECTANSWER The characteristics of schizophrenia are paranoia,
delusions, tangential thoughts, suspiciousness, disorganized behavior, and hallucinations.
,Acute Otitis Media - CORRECTANSWER 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 - CORRECTANSWER Peritonsillar abscess is characterized by severe sore
throat, pain or difficulty swallowing, jaw muscle spasms, and a hot potato voice.
Graves' Disease - CORRECTANSWER 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 - CORRECTANSWER Triglycerides > 150mg/dL is associated with
increasing insulin resistance.
Postprandial Glucose Level Influencer - CORRECTANSWER Carbohydrate is a macronutrient with
the greatest impact on the postprandial glucose levels.
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus - CORRECTANSWER 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 - CORRECTANSWER Major risk factors are heredity and
obesity.
Endometrial Cancer Risk Factor - CORRECTANSWER Oral contraceptives have been shown to
reduce the incidence of endometrial cancer.
Mixed Precocious Puberty - CORRECTANSWER 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 - CORRECTANSWER In 95% of cases, delayed puberty is physiologic in
nature.
Priapism Association - CORRECTANSWER Priapism has been associated with the abuse of
certain substances.
Priapism - CORRECTANSWER Prolonged penile erection, often idiopathic.
Cocaine - CORRECTANSWER Substance associated with priapism.
Ovulation - CORRECTANSWER Triggered by a sudden increase of LH.
Follicular cyst - CORRECTANSWER Develops when no dominant follicle matures.
Benign ovarian cyst - CORRECTANSWER Functional cyst from incomplete follicle maturation.
Genetic counseling - CORRECTANSWER Advisory service for individuals at genetic risk.
Maternal age - CORRECTANSWER Common reason for seeking genetic counseling.
Amniocentesis - CORRECTANSWER Procedure to perform genetic studies on fetus.
Turner Syndrome - CORRECTANSWER Condition with monosomy X in affected cells.
Cri du chat syndrome - CORRECTANSWER Genetic disorder with distinctive cat-like cry.
Adaptive immunity - CORRECTANSWER Immune response mediated by T and B cells.
