WGU D115 OA ADVANCED
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY. EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026
UPDATE | 100% CORRECT.
Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) - ANS The GCS is scored between 3 and 15, 3 being the worst and
15 the best.
Severe TBI GCS Score - ANS A GCS score of 3-8 describes a severe TBI.
Obsessions - ANS Obsessions are recurrent and persistent thoughts, impulses, or images that
cause distressing emotions such as anxiety or disgust.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Characteristics - ANS Impaired concentration and
irritability are major characteristics of GAD.
Schizophrenia Symptoms - ANS The characteristics of schizophrenia are paranoia, delusions,
tangential thoughts, suspiciousness, disorganized behavior, and hallucinations.
Acute Otitis Media - ANS 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 - ANS Peritonsillar abscess is characterized by severe sore throat, pain or
difficulty swallowing, jaw muscle spasms, and a hot potato voice.
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,Graves' Disease - ANS 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 - ANS Triglycerides > 150mg/dL is associated with increasing insulin
resistance.
Postprandial Glucose Level Influencer - ANS Carbohydrate is a macronutrient with the
greatest impact on the postprandial glucose levels.
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus - ANS 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 - ANS Major risk factors are heredity and obesity.
Endometrial Cancer Risk Factor - ANS Oral contraceptives have been shown to reduce the
incidence of endometrial cancer.
Mixed Precocious Puberty - ANS 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 - ANS In 95% of cases, delayed puberty is physiologic in nature.
Priapism Association - ANS Priapism has been associated with the abuse of certain
substances.
Priapism - ANS Prolonged penile erection, often idiopathic.
Cocaine - ANS Substance associated with priapism.
Ovulation - ANS Triggered by a sudden increase of LH.
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, Follicular cyst - ANS Develops when no dominant follicle matures.
Benign ovarian cyst - ANS Functional cyst from incomplete follicle maturation.
Genetic counseling - ANS Advisory service for individuals at genetic risk.
Maternal age - ANS Common reason for seeking genetic counseling.
Amniocentesis - ANS Procedure to perform genetic studies on fetus.
Turner Syndrome - ANS Condition with monosomy X in affected cells.
Cri du chat syndrome - ANS Genetic disorder with distinctive cat-like cry.
Adaptive immunity - ANS Immune response mediated by T and B cells.
Minimally conscious state - ANS Patient shows limited but definite responses.
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) - ANS Severe lung inflammation with bilateral
infiltrates.
Capillary hydrostatic pressure - ANS Increased pressure causing pulmonary edema.
Immunoglobulin E (IgE) - ANS Antibody involved in asthma pathophysiology.
Airway remodeling - ANS Long-term damage from uncontrolled airway inflammation.
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PATHOPHYSIOLOGY. EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026
UPDATE | 100% CORRECT.
Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) - ANS The GCS is scored between 3 and 15, 3 being the worst and
15 the best.
Severe TBI GCS Score - ANS A GCS score of 3-8 describes a severe TBI.
Obsessions - ANS Obsessions are recurrent and persistent thoughts, impulses, or images that
cause distressing emotions such as anxiety or disgust.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Characteristics - ANS Impaired concentration and
irritability are major characteristics of GAD.
Schizophrenia Symptoms - ANS The characteristics of schizophrenia are paranoia, delusions,
tangential thoughts, suspiciousness, disorganized behavior, and hallucinations.
Acute Otitis Media - ANS 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 - ANS Peritonsillar abscess is characterized by severe sore throat, pain or
difficulty swallowing, jaw muscle spasms, and a hot potato voice.
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,Graves' Disease - ANS 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 - ANS Triglycerides > 150mg/dL is associated with increasing insulin
resistance.
Postprandial Glucose Level Influencer - ANS Carbohydrate is a macronutrient with the
greatest impact on the postprandial glucose levels.
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus - ANS 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 - ANS Major risk factors are heredity and obesity.
Endometrial Cancer Risk Factor - ANS Oral contraceptives have been shown to reduce the
incidence of endometrial cancer.
Mixed Precocious Puberty - ANS 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 - ANS In 95% of cases, delayed puberty is physiologic in nature.
Priapism Association - ANS Priapism has been associated with the abuse of certain
substances.
Priapism - ANS Prolonged penile erection, often idiopathic.
Cocaine - ANS Substance associated with priapism.
Ovulation - ANS Triggered by a sudden increase of LH.
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, Follicular cyst - ANS Develops when no dominant follicle matures.
Benign ovarian cyst - ANS Functional cyst from incomplete follicle maturation.
Genetic counseling - ANS Advisory service for individuals at genetic risk.
Maternal age - ANS Common reason for seeking genetic counseling.
Amniocentesis - ANS Procedure to perform genetic studies on fetus.
Turner Syndrome - ANS Condition with monosomy X in affected cells.
Cri du chat syndrome - ANS Genetic disorder with distinctive cat-like cry.
Adaptive immunity - ANS Immune response mediated by T and B cells.
Minimally conscious state - ANS Patient shows limited but definite responses.
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) - ANS Severe lung inflammation with bilateral
infiltrates.
Capillary hydrostatic pressure - ANS Increased pressure causing pulmonary edema.
Immunoglobulin E (IgE) - ANS Antibody involved in asthma pathophysiology.
Airway remodeling - ANS Long-term damage from uncontrolled airway inflammation.
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