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WGU PATHOPHYSIOLOGY D236 FINAL EXAM
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A patient was diagnosed with pelvic inflammatory disease (PID).
Which related result might be noted on this patient's record?
a. Elevated RBC count
b. Elevated FSH levels
c. Elevated C-reactive protein
d. Elevated BUN
Answer - c. Elevated C-reactive protein
What does the renal system do to deal with disturbances in the acid-base balance?
a. Prevent the absorption of sodium and potassium
b. Increases ventilation to drop the H+ ion level
c. Blocks the arterial walls from absorbing electrolytes
d. Regulates the excretion or reabsorption of H+ and HCO-3
Answer - d. Regulates the excretion or reabsorption of H+ and HCO-3
What is the primary system responsible for maintaining fluid homeostasis within
the body?
a. Interatrial fluid (IAF)
b. Extra natriuretic fluid [ENF)
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c. D-type diastolic peptides (DDP)
d. Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system [RAAS]
Answer - d. Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system [RAAS]
What is a symptom found in patients with stage 1 Lyme disease? •
a. Tremors
b. Bull's eye rash
c. Nausea
d. Swollen lymph nodes
Answer - b. Bull's eye rash
What are the characteristics of helper T cells?
a. They activate B cells and produce small cells called cytokines.
b. They destroy infected cells by producing proteins targeting cell membranes.
c. They are non-responsive during active infections.
d. They bind to infected cells and are activated by cytokines.
Answer - a. They activate B cells and produce small cells called cytokines.
What are two types of benign tumors?
Choose 2 answers
a. Adenoma
b. Adenocarcinoma
c. Non-Hodgkin lymphoma
d. Osteoma
Answer - a. Adenoma ,d. Osteoma
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Which term describes a solution such as 0.9% NaCl (normal saline) relative to red
blood cells?
a. Hypotonic
b. Isotonic
c. Hypertonic
d. Exotonic
Answer - b. Isotonic
A patient's record indicates treatment via cryoablation. For which type of cancer is
this patient being treated?
a. Breast cancer
b. Prostate cancer
c. Ovarian cancer
d. Testicular cancer
Answer - b. Prostate cancer
A female patient presents with chronic dyspareunia, pelvic pain, increased
abdominal girth. fever, and vomiting. After an HE4 test and positive abdominal
ultrasound. Which condition is described?
a. Dysmenorrhea
b. Ovarian tumor
c. Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
d. Benign fibroadenoma
Answer - b. Ovarian tumor
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A patient presents with decreased alertness, mental confusion, skin that is pale and
scaly, weight loss, easy bruising or bleeding, and decreased urine output. Which
condition is his patient showing signs?
a. Renal calculi
b. End-stage renal disease
c. Hydrophone
d. Polycystic kidney disease
Answer - b. End-stage renal disease
Which is a common cause of delayed puberty?
a. Urinary tract infection
b. Premature birth
c. Chronic illness
d. High-fat diet
Answer - c. Chronic illness
What is a clinical presentation of Human Papillomavirus (HPVY?
a. Diarrhea
b. Condyloma acuminata
c. Penile edema
d. Urethritis
Answer - b. Condyloma acuminata
Which is a common risk factor for cholecystitis?
a. Frequent dietary changes
b. Female sex
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WGU PATHOPHYSIOLOGY D236 FINAL EXAM
REVIEW AND STUDY GUIDE NEWEST 2025 TEST
BANK| ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
ALREADY GRADED A+|| BRAND NEW!!
A patient was diagnosed with pelvic inflammatory disease (PID).
Which related result might be noted on this patient's record?
a. Elevated RBC count
b. Elevated FSH levels
c. Elevated C-reactive protein
d. Elevated BUN
Answer - c. Elevated C-reactive protein
What does the renal system do to deal with disturbances in the acid-base balance?
a. Prevent the absorption of sodium and potassium
b. Increases ventilation to drop the H+ ion level
c. Blocks the arterial walls from absorbing electrolytes
d. Regulates the excretion or reabsorption of H+ and HCO-3
Answer - d. Regulates the excretion or reabsorption of H+ and HCO-3
What is the primary system responsible for maintaining fluid homeostasis within
the body?
a. Interatrial fluid (IAF)
b. Extra natriuretic fluid [ENF)
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c. D-type diastolic peptides (DDP)
d. Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system [RAAS]
Answer - d. Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system [RAAS]
What is a symptom found in patients with stage 1 Lyme disease? •
a. Tremors
b. Bull's eye rash
c. Nausea
d. Swollen lymph nodes
Answer - b. Bull's eye rash
What are the characteristics of helper T cells?
a. They activate B cells and produce small cells called cytokines.
b. They destroy infected cells by producing proteins targeting cell membranes.
c. They are non-responsive during active infections.
d. They bind to infected cells and are activated by cytokines.
Answer - a. They activate B cells and produce small cells called cytokines.
What are two types of benign tumors?
Choose 2 answers
a. Adenoma
b. Adenocarcinoma
c. Non-Hodgkin lymphoma
d. Osteoma
Answer - a. Adenoma ,d. Osteoma
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Which term describes a solution such as 0.9% NaCl (normal saline) relative to red
blood cells?
a. Hypotonic
b. Isotonic
c. Hypertonic
d. Exotonic
Answer - b. Isotonic
A patient's record indicates treatment via cryoablation. For which type of cancer is
this patient being treated?
a. Breast cancer
b. Prostate cancer
c. Ovarian cancer
d. Testicular cancer
Answer - b. Prostate cancer
A female patient presents with chronic dyspareunia, pelvic pain, increased
abdominal girth. fever, and vomiting. After an HE4 test and positive abdominal
ultrasound. Which condition is described?
a. Dysmenorrhea
b. Ovarian tumor
c. Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
d. Benign fibroadenoma
Answer - b. Ovarian tumor
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A patient presents with decreased alertness, mental confusion, skin that is pale and
scaly, weight loss, easy bruising or bleeding, and decreased urine output. Which
condition is his patient showing signs?
a. Renal calculi
b. End-stage renal disease
c. Hydrophone
d. Polycystic kidney disease
Answer - b. End-stage renal disease
Which is a common cause of delayed puberty?
a. Urinary tract infection
b. Premature birth
c. Chronic illness
d. High-fat diet
Answer - c. Chronic illness
What is a clinical presentation of Human Papillomavirus (HPVY?
a. Diarrhea
b. Condyloma acuminata
c. Penile edema
d. Urethritis
Answer - b. Condyloma acuminata
Which is a common risk factor for cholecystitis?
a. Frequent dietary changes
b. Female sex
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