Page |1
WGU D115 ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL EXAM
OBJECTIVE ASSESMENT AND PRE ASSESMENT 700
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED
A+|
Pediatric type 1 diabetes occurs when approximately ____% of
beta cells have been damaged or destroyed - ANSWER-90%
A patient has a hernial protrusion of a sac-like cyst containing
meninges, spinal fluid, and a portion of the spinal cord through a
deficit in the spinal column.
Which condition does this describe? - ANSWER-
myelomeningocele
Myelodysplasia - ANSWER-defective development of the bone
marrow or spinal cord
Autosomal dominant diseases usually have a ____% recurrence
risk. - ANSWER-50%
, Page |2
An older adult patient who is prescribed amitriptyline
(antidepressant) presents with complaints of impaired taste,
fatigue, and confusion. Lab results reveal a sodium level of 128
mEq/L.
Which endocrine disorder is the patient experiencing? -
ANSWER-Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone
(SIADH)
Stage 2 intracranial hypertension - ANSWER-In stage 2,
compensatory mechanisms are exhausted, and there is a slow
rise in ICP. Clinical signs and symptoms include drowsiness and
headache.
A patient presents to a mental health facility with complaints of
hallucinations, disorganized thoughts, decreased intimacy, and a
flat affect. An advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) orders
neuroimaging. What pathologic change should the APRN expect
to find? - ANSWER-- decreased size of thalamus
- enlarged third ventricle
, Page |3
When in embryonic development does differentiation of female
and male genitalia begin? - ANSWER-weeks 7 to 8
The structure and function of male and female reproductive
systems are controlled by the... - ANSWER-hypothalamic-
pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis. a set of complex neurologic and
hormonal interactions that accelerate at puberty and lead to
sexual maturation and reproductive capability
Layers of the uterine wall - ANSWER-- the endometrium (lining)
- the myometrium (muscular layer)
- the perimetrium (outer covering)
milk-producing units in the breasts - ANSWER-lobules
female genitalia diagram - ANSWER-
male genitalia diagram - ANSWER-
, Page |4
Menopause starts about ______ before the last menstrual period.
- ANSWER-2 to 8 years
When does puberty begin in girls? What is it called when it starts
earlier? - ANSWER-8-13 years old; precocious puberty
Primary dysmenorrhea - ANSWER-painful menstruation
associated with excessive prostaglandin release or oversensitivity
to prostaglandins. This causes the myometrium to contract,
constricting blood vessels and resulting in ischemic pain
Primary vs secondary amenorrhea - ANSWER-primary =
menstruation hasn't started by age 13
secondary = menstruation has stopped
Explain the 4 compartments of amenorrhea causes - ANSWER-
Compartment I = disorders of the outflow tract or uterine target
organ
Compartment II = disorders of the ovary
WGU D115 ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL EXAM
OBJECTIVE ASSESMENT AND PRE ASSESMENT 700
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED
A+|
Pediatric type 1 diabetes occurs when approximately ____% of
beta cells have been damaged or destroyed - ANSWER-90%
A patient has a hernial protrusion of a sac-like cyst containing
meninges, spinal fluid, and a portion of the spinal cord through a
deficit in the spinal column.
Which condition does this describe? - ANSWER-
myelomeningocele
Myelodysplasia - ANSWER-defective development of the bone
marrow or spinal cord
Autosomal dominant diseases usually have a ____% recurrence
risk. - ANSWER-50%
, Page |2
An older adult patient who is prescribed amitriptyline
(antidepressant) presents with complaints of impaired taste,
fatigue, and confusion. Lab results reveal a sodium level of 128
mEq/L.
Which endocrine disorder is the patient experiencing? -
ANSWER-Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone
(SIADH)
Stage 2 intracranial hypertension - ANSWER-In stage 2,
compensatory mechanisms are exhausted, and there is a slow
rise in ICP. Clinical signs and symptoms include drowsiness and
headache.
A patient presents to a mental health facility with complaints of
hallucinations, disorganized thoughts, decreased intimacy, and a
flat affect. An advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) orders
neuroimaging. What pathologic change should the APRN expect
to find? - ANSWER-- decreased size of thalamus
- enlarged third ventricle
, Page |3
When in embryonic development does differentiation of female
and male genitalia begin? - ANSWER-weeks 7 to 8
The structure and function of male and female reproductive
systems are controlled by the... - ANSWER-hypothalamic-
pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis. a set of complex neurologic and
hormonal interactions that accelerate at puberty and lead to
sexual maturation and reproductive capability
Layers of the uterine wall - ANSWER-- the endometrium (lining)
- the myometrium (muscular layer)
- the perimetrium (outer covering)
milk-producing units in the breasts - ANSWER-lobules
female genitalia diagram - ANSWER-
male genitalia diagram - ANSWER-
, Page |4
Menopause starts about ______ before the last menstrual period.
- ANSWER-2 to 8 years
When does puberty begin in girls? What is it called when it starts
earlier? - ANSWER-8-13 years old; precocious puberty
Primary dysmenorrhea - ANSWER-painful menstruation
associated with excessive prostaglandin release or oversensitivity
to prostaglandins. This causes the myometrium to contract,
constricting blood vessels and resulting in ischemic pain
Primary vs secondary amenorrhea - ANSWER-primary =
menstruation hasn't started by age 13
secondary = menstruation has stopped
Explain the 4 compartments of amenorrhea causes - ANSWER-
Compartment I = disorders of the outflow tract or uterine target
organ
Compartment II = disorders of the ovary
