WGU D236 Objective Assessment Pathophysiology
Exam – Verified Questions and Answers for an A
Grade
1. A 50-year-old patient who works as a sand blaster has the following
symptoms: dyspnea, cough with sputum, tachypnea, and pulmonary
hypertension. A chest X-ray shows small nodular lesions throughout, but
mainly concentrated in the upper areas, of the lungs.Which condition is
described?
Bronchiectasis
Silicosis
Pulmonary tuberculosis
Asbestosis
2. An operative report indicates the current treatment for a patient with prostate
cancer involves freezing the cancer cells to destroy them.Which type of
treatment is this patient receiving?
Radiation therapy
Orchidectomy
Chemotherapy
Cryoablation
3. Discuss how heart disease can lead to erectile dysfunction.
Heart disease has no impact on erectile function.
Heart disease increases testosterone levels, enhancing sexual
function.
Heart disease can impair blood flow, which is essential for achieving
, and maintaining an erection.
Heart disease primarily affects mental health, not physical health.
4. A patient presents with symptoms of a persistent cough and fever. Which two
conditions should be considered based on the lower respiratory tract
infections discussed?
Respiratory mycoses and Pulmonary tuberculosis
Chronic bronchitis and Asthma
Acute laryngitis and Infectious mononucleosis
Pneumonia and Sinusitis
5. Which condition is identified as a risk factor for malignant hypertension?
Kidney failure
Diabetes
Anemia
Cirrhosis of the liver
6. Describe the role of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) in fluid
homeostasis.
The RAAS helps in the digestion of nutrients.
The RAAS is responsible for the synthesis of red blood cells.
The RAAS regulates blood pressure and fluid balance by
controlling the retention of sodium and water.
The RAAS primarily facilitates oxygen transport in the blood.
7. A 28-year-old man presents with multiple, raised lesions on the shaft of his
penis. Physical examination shows condyloma acuminata. Biopsy of the lesion
is shown in the image. This benign lesion is caused by infection with which of
, the following pathogens?
Chlamydia trachomatis
Treponema pallidum
Haemophilus ducreyi
Herpes simplex virus type 2
Human papillomavirus
8. A patient reports nausea, vomiting, dull abdominal ache, and pruritus. On
physical examination, edema of the legs, ascites, and jaundice were
documented. The patient has a history of long-term acetaminophen therapy.
Laboratory findings included elevated alanine aminotransferase and
aspartate aminotransferase. Which condition is described?
Cirrhosis
Cholelithiasis
Pancreatitis
Hepatitis A
9. The renal system aids in acid/base balance by:
Varying the amount of hydrogen ion secretion into the urine
Influencing the amount of bicarbonate absorption into the blood
Both a and b
Neither a nor b
10. A patient presents with complaints of dyspnea, cough, joint pain, fatigue,
and fever. You know that the most likely diagnosis is:
Endocarditis
Congestive heart failure
, Pericarditis
Coronary artery disease
11. Describe the function of cytokines produced by helper T cells in the immune
system.
Cytokines produced by helper T cells help regulate and coordinate
the immune response.
Cytokines are solely responsible for destroying pathogens.
Cytokines are produced only during chronic infections.
Cytokines inhibit the activation of B cells.
12. What is the role of helper T cells?
They produce antibodies that can target pathogens.
They are phagocytic and engulf pathogens as part of the body's
innate defenses.
They bind to infected body cells and produce substances to kill these
cells.
They produce cytokines, which serve to help activate B cells and
cytotoxic T cells.
13. What is one common symptom of Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)?
Tachycardia
Arthralgias
Dark urine
Koilonychia
14. Describe how long-term acetaminophen therapy can lead to the
development of cirrhosis in patients.
Exam – Verified Questions and Answers for an A
Grade
1. A 50-year-old patient who works as a sand blaster has the following
symptoms: dyspnea, cough with sputum, tachypnea, and pulmonary
hypertension. A chest X-ray shows small nodular lesions throughout, but
mainly concentrated in the upper areas, of the lungs.Which condition is
described?
Bronchiectasis
Silicosis
Pulmonary tuberculosis
Asbestosis
2. An operative report indicates the current treatment for a patient with prostate
cancer involves freezing the cancer cells to destroy them.Which type of
treatment is this patient receiving?
Radiation therapy
Orchidectomy
Chemotherapy
Cryoablation
3. Discuss how heart disease can lead to erectile dysfunction.
Heart disease has no impact on erectile function.
Heart disease increases testosterone levels, enhancing sexual
function.
Heart disease can impair blood flow, which is essential for achieving
, and maintaining an erection.
Heart disease primarily affects mental health, not physical health.
4. A patient presents with symptoms of a persistent cough and fever. Which two
conditions should be considered based on the lower respiratory tract
infections discussed?
Respiratory mycoses and Pulmonary tuberculosis
Chronic bronchitis and Asthma
Acute laryngitis and Infectious mononucleosis
Pneumonia and Sinusitis
5. Which condition is identified as a risk factor for malignant hypertension?
Kidney failure
Diabetes
Anemia
Cirrhosis of the liver
6. Describe the role of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) in fluid
homeostasis.
The RAAS helps in the digestion of nutrients.
The RAAS is responsible for the synthesis of red blood cells.
The RAAS regulates blood pressure and fluid balance by
controlling the retention of sodium and water.
The RAAS primarily facilitates oxygen transport in the blood.
7. A 28-year-old man presents with multiple, raised lesions on the shaft of his
penis. Physical examination shows condyloma acuminata. Biopsy of the lesion
is shown in the image. This benign lesion is caused by infection with which of
, the following pathogens?
Chlamydia trachomatis
Treponema pallidum
Haemophilus ducreyi
Herpes simplex virus type 2
Human papillomavirus
8. A patient reports nausea, vomiting, dull abdominal ache, and pruritus. On
physical examination, edema of the legs, ascites, and jaundice were
documented. The patient has a history of long-term acetaminophen therapy.
Laboratory findings included elevated alanine aminotransferase and
aspartate aminotransferase. Which condition is described?
Cirrhosis
Cholelithiasis
Pancreatitis
Hepatitis A
9. The renal system aids in acid/base balance by:
Varying the amount of hydrogen ion secretion into the urine
Influencing the amount of bicarbonate absorption into the blood
Both a and b
Neither a nor b
10. A patient presents with complaints of dyspnea, cough, joint pain, fatigue,
and fever. You know that the most likely diagnosis is:
Endocarditis
Congestive heart failure
, Pericarditis
Coronary artery disease
11. Describe the function of cytokines produced by helper T cells in the immune
system.
Cytokines produced by helper T cells help regulate and coordinate
the immune response.
Cytokines are solely responsible for destroying pathogens.
Cytokines are produced only during chronic infections.
Cytokines inhibit the activation of B cells.
12. What is the role of helper T cells?
They produce antibodies that can target pathogens.
They are phagocytic and engulf pathogens as part of the body's
innate defenses.
They bind to infected body cells and produce substances to kill these
cells.
They produce cytokines, which serve to help activate B cells and
cytotoxic T cells.
13. What is one common symptom of Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)?
Tachycardia
Arthralgias
Dark urine
Koilonychia
14. Describe how long-term acetaminophen therapy can lead to the
development of cirrhosis in patients.
