WGU D115 ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS (VERIFIED AND WELL ELABORATED ANSWERS) LATEST
2025/2026
Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) - CORRECT ANSWER- The GCS is scored
between 3 and 15, 3 being the worst and 15 the best.
Severe TBI GCS Score - CORRECT ANSWER- A GCS score of 3-8 describes a
severe TBI.
Obsessions - CORRECT ANSWER- Obsessions are recurrent and persistent
thoughts, impulses, or images that cause distressing emotions such as anxiety or
disgust.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Characteristics - CORRECT ANSWER-
Impaired concentration and irritability are major characteristics of GAD.
Schizophrenia Symptoms - CORRECT ANSWER- The characteristics of
schizophrenia are paranoia, delusions, tangential thoughts, suspiciousness,
disorganized behavior, and hallucinations.
Acute Otitis Media - CORRECT ANSWER- 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 - CORRECT ANSWER- Peritonsillar abscess is
characterized by severe sore throat, pain or difficulty swallowing, jaw muscle
spasms, and a hot potato voice.
Graves' Disease - CORRECT ANSWER- 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 - CORRECT ANSWER- Triglycerides > 150mg/dL is
associated with increasing insulin resistance.
Postprandial Glucose Level Influencer - CORRECT ANSWER- Carbohydrate is
a macronutrient with the greatest impact on the postprandial glucose levels.
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus - CORRECT ANSWER- 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 - CORRECT ANSWER- Major risk
factors are heredity and obesity.
Endometrial Cancer Risk Factor - CORRECT ANSWER- Oral contraceptives
have been shown to reduce the incidence of endometrial cancer.
Mixed Precocious Puberty - CORRECT ANSWER- 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 - CORRECT ANSWER- In 95% of cases, delayed
puberty is physiologic in nature.
Priapism Association - CORRECT ANSWER- Priapism has been associated with
the abuse of certain substances.
Priapism - CORRECT ANSWER- Prolonged penile erection, often idiopathic.
Cocaine - CORRECT ANSWER- Substance associated with priapism.
Ovulation - CORRECT ANSWER- Triggered by a sudden increase of LH.
Follicular cyst - CORRECT ANSWER- Develops when no dominant follicle
matures.
Benign ovarian cyst - CORRECT ANSWER- Functional cyst from incomplete
follicle maturation.
Genetic counseling - CORRECT ANSWER- Advisory service for individuals at
genetic risk.
Maternal age - CORRECT ANSWER- Common reason for seeking genetic
counseling.
Amniocentesis - CORRECT ANSWER- Procedure to perform genetic studies on
fetus.
, Turner Syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER- Condition with monosomy X in
affected cells.
Cri du chat syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER- Genetic disorder with distinctive
cat-like cry.
Adaptive immunity - CORRECT ANSWER- Immune response mediated by T
and B cells.
Minimally conscious state - CORRECT ANSWER- Patient shows limited but
definite responses.
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) - CORRECT ANSWER- Severe
lung inflammation with bilateral infiltrates.
Capillary hydrostatic pressure - CORRECT ANSWER- Increased pressure
causing pulmonary edema.
Immunoglobulin E (IgE) - CORRECT ANSWER- Antibody involved in asthma
pathophysiology.
Airway remodeling - CORRECT ANSWER- Long-term damage from
uncontrolled airway inflammation.
Angiotensin II - CORRECT ANSWER- Hormone linked to myocardial
hypertrophy in hypertension.
ANSWERS (VERIFIED AND WELL ELABORATED ANSWERS) LATEST
2025/2026
Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) - CORRECT ANSWER- The GCS is scored
between 3 and 15, 3 being the worst and 15 the best.
Severe TBI GCS Score - CORRECT ANSWER- A GCS score of 3-8 describes a
severe TBI.
Obsessions - CORRECT ANSWER- Obsessions are recurrent and persistent
thoughts, impulses, or images that cause distressing emotions such as anxiety or
disgust.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Characteristics - CORRECT ANSWER-
Impaired concentration and irritability are major characteristics of GAD.
Schizophrenia Symptoms - CORRECT ANSWER- The characteristics of
schizophrenia are paranoia, delusions, tangential thoughts, suspiciousness,
disorganized behavior, and hallucinations.
Acute Otitis Media - CORRECT ANSWER- 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 - CORRECT ANSWER- Peritonsillar abscess is
characterized by severe sore throat, pain or difficulty swallowing, jaw muscle
spasms, and a hot potato voice.
Graves' Disease - CORRECT ANSWER- 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 - CORRECT ANSWER- Triglycerides > 150mg/dL is
associated with increasing insulin resistance.
Postprandial Glucose Level Influencer - CORRECT ANSWER- Carbohydrate is
a macronutrient with the greatest impact on the postprandial glucose levels.
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus - CORRECT ANSWER- 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 - CORRECT ANSWER- Major risk
factors are heredity and obesity.
Endometrial Cancer Risk Factor - CORRECT ANSWER- Oral contraceptives
have been shown to reduce the incidence of endometrial cancer.
Mixed Precocious Puberty - CORRECT ANSWER- 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 - CORRECT ANSWER- In 95% of cases, delayed
puberty is physiologic in nature.
Priapism Association - CORRECT ANSWER- Priapism has been associated with
the abuse of certain substances.
Priapism - CORRECT ANSWER- Prolonged penile erection, often idiopathic.
Cocaine - CORRECT ANSWER- Substance associated with priapism.
Ovulation - CORRECT ANSWER- Triggered by a sudden increase of LH.
Follicular cyst - CORRECT ANSWER- Develops when no dominant follicle
matures.
Benign ovarian cyst - CORRECT ANSWER- Functional cyst from incomplete
follicle maturation.
Genetic counseling - CORRECT ANSWER- Advisory service for individuals at
genetic risk.
Maternal age - CORRECT ANSWER- Common reason for seeking genetic
counseling.
Amniocentesis - CORRECT ANSWER- Procedure to perform genetic studies on
fetus.
, Turner Syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER- Condition with monosomy X in
affected cells.
Cri du chat syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER- Genetic disorder with distinctive
cat-like cry.
Adaptive immunity - CORRECT ANSWER- Immune response mediated by T
and B cells.
Minimally conscious state - CORRECT ANSWER- Patient shows limited but
definite responses.
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) - CORRECT ANSWER- Severe
lung inflammation with bilateral infiltrates.
Capillary hydrostatic pressure - CORRECT ANSWER- Increased pressure
causing pulmonary edema.
Immunoglobulin E (IgE) - CORRECT ANSWER- Antibody involved in asthma
pathophysiology.
Airway remodeling - CORRECT ANSWER- Long-term damage from
uncontrolled airway inflammation.
Angiotensin II - CORRECT ANSWER- Hormone linked to myocardial
hypertrophy in hypertension.
