WGU D236 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY 2026-2027 LATEST
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS A+
GRADED
Rhabdomyolysis - ANSWER>>Musculoskeletal disorder, breaks down
skeletal muscle tissue
Hemorrhagic stroke - ANSWER>>Rupture of cerebral artery
pre renal dysfunction? - ANSWER>>Affects GFR, Occurs due to reduced
cardiac output or severe hypovolemia
Common child cancer? - ANSWER>>ALL acute lymphatic leukemia
PUD (peptic ulcer disease) - ANSWER>>Inflammation erosion in the
stomach from bacterium h. Pylori
2 conditions c. Trachomatis causes? - ANSWER>>Cervicitis and urethritis
Conditions that cause dehydration? - ANSWER>>Burns, hypotension (low
blood pressure)
Common causes of UTI's? - ANSWER>>Diabetes, kidney stones
(urethralithis), chemo, etc
Gene with same allele - ANSWER>>Homozygous
Behaviors of ND-PAE are? - ANSWER>>Short attention span, self
regulation, neurocognitive issues, impulse control, tantrums, learning
issues
Osmotic diarrhea - ANSWER>>Non absorbable substances drawing water
into bowel
, Erythema multiforme - ANSWER>>Skin condition with pink circular lesions
Mitral valve regurgitation - ANSWER>>Blood flowing back into the left
atrium from left ventricle
hypernatriemia causes (high sodium) - ANSWER>>Dehydration, diarrhea,
kidney issues, hypoglycemia, cushing's syndrome
How does respiratory system compensate for acid base disturbances? -
ANSWER>>Increases oxygen and drive of CO2 to readjust
Signs of excess fluid volume? - ANSWER>>Thirsty, edema, heart failure,
cirrhosis, polycystic kidney disease, hypertension
Hypomagnesemia causes what? (Low magnesium) - ANSWER>>Tetany,
chvostek's sign, trousseau's sign, tremor, arrhythmias
Phagocytic cells - ANSWER>>Eat up pathogens
Huntington's disease symptoms - ANSWER>>Dyskinesia, emotional
issues, slurred speech, cognitive issues, mania, anger, apathy, slowed
thought process
Burn % front torso - ANSWER>>18%
What bacteria causes otitis media in children? - ANSWER>>Haemophilus
influenzae and streptococcus pneumoniae
Osteoarthritis - ANSWER>>Causes by excessive weight on knees and hips
What is thalassemia? - ANSWER>>Genetic disorder that causes defects in
Hgb synthesis. Less hemoglobin in body
What are common major disease causes by neurodegenerative disorders?
- ANSWER>>ALS, MS, and Parkinson's
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS A+
GRADED
Rhabdomyolysis - ANSWER>>Musculoskeletal disorder, breaks down
skeletal muscle tissue
Hemorrhagic stroke - ANSWER>>Rupture of cerebral artery
pre renal dysfunction? - ANSWER>>Affects GFR, Occurs due to reduced
cardiac output or severe hypovolemia
Common child cancer? - ANSWER>>ALL acute lymphatic leukemia
PUD (peptic ulcer disease) - ANSWER>>Inflammation erosion in the
stomach from bacterium h. Pylori
2 conditions c. Trachomatis causes? - ANSWER>>Cervicitis and urethritis
Conditions that cause dehydration? - ANSWER>>Burns, hypotension (low
blood pressure)
Common causes of UTI's? - ANSWER>>Diabetes, kidney stones
(urethralithis), chemo, etc
Gene with same allele - ANSWER>>Homozygous
Behaviors of ND-PAE are? - ANSWER>>Short attention span, self
regulation, neurocognitive issues, impulse control, tantrums, learning
issues
Osmotic diarrhea - ANSWER>>Non absorbable substances drawing water
into bowel
, Erythema multiforme - ANSWER>>Skin condition with pink circular lesions
Mitral valve regurgitation - ANSWER>>Blood flowing back into the left
atrium from left ventricle
hypernatriemia causes (high sodium) - ANSWER>>Dehydration, diarrhea,
kidney issues, hypoglycemia, cushing's syndrome
How does respiratory system compensate for acid base disturbances? -
ANSWER>>Increases oxygen and drive of CO2 to readjust
Signs of excess fluid volume? - ANSWER>>Thirsty, edema, heart failure,
cirrhosis, polycystic kidney disease, hypertension
Hypomagnesemia causes what? (Low magnesium) - ANSWER>>Tetany,
chvostek's sign, trousseau's sign, tremor, arrhythmias
Phagocytic cells - ANSWER>>Eat up pathogens
Huntington's disease symptoms - ANSWER>>Dyskinesia, emotional
issues, slurred speech, cognitive issues, mania, anger, apathy, slowed
thought process
Burn % front torso - ANSWER>>18%
What bacteria causes otitis media in children? - ANSWER>>Haemophilus
influenzae and streptococcus pneumoniae
Osteoarthritis - ANSWER>>Causes by excessive weight on knees and hips
What is thalassemia? - ANSWER>>Genetic disorder that causes defects in
Hgb synthesis. Less hemoglobin in body
What are common major disease causes by neurodegenerative disorders?
- ANSWER>>ALS, MS, and Parkinson's
