WGU: D027: ADVANCED PATHOPHARMACOLOGICAL
FOUNDATIONS EXAM NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM WITH
COMPLETE 440 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+ |
GUARANTEED PASS
What are thyroid antibodies? - Correct Answer > - Proteins made by the immune system
to fight foreign substances like viruses and bacteria
- Some antibodies destroy thyroid tissue
- Other antibodies cause the thyroid to make too much of certain hormones
What is the difference between having the flu vs a common cold? - Correct Answer > -
Colds usually develop slowly, whereas the flu flue tends to come on suddenly
- Colds may be a bother, but the flu feels much more worse
What is medullary thyroid cancer? - Correct Answer > - Usually more aggressive than
the more common types of thyroid cancer and it is usually easier to treat and
control if it is found before it spreads to the lymph nodes in the neck or other
parts of the body
What are some physical changes from Alzheimer's dementia? - Correct Answer > - Brain
shrinks dramatically; nerve cell death and tissue loss
- Cardinal signs: plaques (abnormal clusters of protein fragments) and tangles
(twisted strands of another protein)
,How is Alzheimer's treated? - Correct Answer > - There is no cure, but there are
pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments
- Cholinesterase inhibitors
- Memantine (namenda)
What are cholinesterase inhibitors prescribed for? - Correct Answer > - To treat
symptoms related to memory, thinking, language, judgment, and other processes
- Helps delay or slow the worsening of symptoms
What does cholinesterase inhibitors do? - Correct Answer > - Prevent the breakdown of
acetylcholine, a chemical messenger that is important for learning and memory
- Supports communication among nerve cells by keeping the acetylcholine high
What is ataxia? - Correct Answer > - Also known as cerebellum attacks
- Degenerative disease of the nervous system
- Many symptoms mimic those of being drunk (i.e. slurred speech, stumbling,
falling, and incoordination)
What causes the symptoms of ataxia? - Correct Answer > - The damage caused to the
cerebellum, the part of the brain that is responsible for coordinating movements
- Can also be caused by damage to part of the spinal cord and nerves
What is the treatment for ataxia? - Correct Answer > - No treatment
,- In some cases, treating the underlying causes (i.e. stopping medications that
cause ataxia)
- In other cases, it is a result from chicken pox or other viral infections (likely to
resolve on its own)
- Genetic causes/predisposed disposition is usually chronic
What causes ataxia in the pediatric population? - Correct Answer > - Genetic
predisposition
- Fragile X-Associated Tremor/Ataxia Syndrome (FXTAS)
- Prader-Willie Syndrome
What is Fragile X syndrome (FXS)? - Correct Answer > - A genetic condition inherited
from parents which results in various developmental problems
- Rare, but may be dangerous or life-threatening
- Present at birth and is a lifelong condition
- Rarely requires lab testing or imaging
- Often linked to autism (1/3 do have autism)
- X-linked disorder
Since Fragile X Syndrome (FXS) is an X-linked disorder, does a specific gender have
a greater risk? - Correct Answer > - Often, females are carriers and males are affected
- However, both males and females can be carriers, and both can be affected by
the condition
- Usually milder in females
, How did Fragile X Syndrome (FXS) get its name? - Correct Answer > - The gene Fragile X
(the FMR1 gene) is on the X syndrome
- Mutation of the FMR1 gene
What is the difference between Fragile X-Associated Tremor/Ataxia Syndrome
(FXTAS) and Fragile X Syndrome (FXS)? - Correct Answer > - Both caused by mutations
on the FMR1 gene, but they are caused by different changes in this gene
- FXS is caused by a full mutation
- FXTAS is a premutation
- FXS is present at birth, but display these features in early life
- FXTAS develops in adulthood (usually after age 50) and the symptoms may
appear slowly and develop over the years
- FXTAS individuals are usually healthy with normal cognitive skills prior to the
onset
How is Fragile X-Associated Tremor/Ataxia Syndrome (FXTAS) diagnosed? - Correct
Answer > - Being a FMR1 premutation carrier
- The appearance of neurological features such as ataxia (balance problems),
tremors, and other symptoms
- MRI findings (changes in the brain)
What is Prader-Willie Syndrome? - Correct Answer > - Genetic disorder that affects
many parts of the body and their growth
- Causes mental and behavioral problems
- Can be dangerous or life threatening if untreated
- Combination of contraceptives contraindicated in breast feeding
FOUNDATIONS EXAM NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM WITH
COMPLETE 440 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+ |
GUARANTEED PASS
What are thyroid antibodies? - Correct Answer > - Proteins made by the immune system
to fight foreign substances like viruses and bacteria
- Some antibodies destroy thyroid tissue
- Other antibodies cause the thyroid to make too much of certain hormones
What is the difference between having the flu vs a common cold? - Correct Answer > -
Colds usually develop slowly, whereas the flu flue tends to come on suddenly
- Colds may be a bother, but the flu feels much more worse
What is medullary thyroid cancer? - Correct Answer > - Usually more aggressive than
the more common types of thyroid cancer and it is usually easier to treat and
control if it is found before it spreads to the lymph nodes in the neck or other
parts of the body
What are some physical changes from Alzheimer's dementia? - Correct Answer > - Brain
shrinks dramatically; nerve cell death and tissue loss
- Cardinal signs: plaques (abnormal clusters of protein fragments) and tangles
(twisted strands of another protein)
,How is Alzheimer's treated? - Correct Answer > - There is no cure, but there are
pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments
- Cholinesterase inhibitors
- Memantine (namenda)
What are cholinesterase inhibitors prescribed for? - Correct Answer > - To treat
symptoms related to memory, thinking, language, judgment, and other processes
- Helps delay or slow the worsening of symptoms
What does cholinesterase inhibitors do? - Correct Answer > - Prevent the breakdown of
acetylcholine, a chemical messenger that is important for learning and memory
- Supports communication among nerve cells by keeping the acetylcholine high
What is ataxia? - Correct Answer > - Also known as cerebellum attacks
- Degenerative disease of the nervous system
- Many symptoms mimic those of being drunk (i.e. slurred speech, stumbling,
falling, and incoordination)
What causes the symptoms of ataxia? - Correct Answer > - The damage caused to the
cerebellum, the part of the brain that is responsible for coordinating movements
- Can also be caused by damage to part of the spinal cord and nerves
What is the treatment for ataxia? - Correct Answer > - No treatment
,- In some cases, treating the underlying causes (i.e. stopping medications that
cause ataxia)
- In other cases, it is a result from chicken pox or other viral infections (likely to
resolve on its own)
- Genetic causes/predisposed disposition is usually chronic
What causes ataxia in the pediatric population? - Correct Answer > - Genetic
predisposition
- Fragile X-Associated Tremor/Ataxia Syndrome (FXTAS)
- Prader-Willie Syndrome
What is Fragile X syndrome (FXS)? - Correct Answer > - A genetic condition inherited
from parents which results in various developmental problems
- Rare, but may be dangerous or life-threatening
- Present at birth and is a lifelong condition
- Rarely requires lab testing or imaging
- Often linked to autism (1/3 do have autism)
- X-linked disorder
Since Fragile X Syndrome (FXS) is an X-linked disorder, does a specific gender have
a greater risk? - Correct Answer > - Often, females are carriers and males are affected
- However, both males and females can be carriers, and both can be affected by
the condition
- Usually milder in females
, How did Fragile X Syndrome (FXS) get its name? - Correct Answer > - The gene Fragile X
(the FMR1 gene) is on the X syndrome
- Mutation of the FMR1 gene
What is the difference between Fragile X-Associated Tremor/Ataxia Syndrome
(FXTAS) and Fragile X Syndrome (FXS)? - Correct Answer > - Both caused by mutations
on the FMR1 gene, but they are caused by different changes in this gene
- FXS is caused by a full mutation
- FXTAS is a premutation
- FXS is present at birth, but display these features in early life
- FXTAS develops in adulthood (usually after age 50) and the symptoms may
appear slowly and develop over the years
- FXTAS individuals are usually healthy with normal cognitive skills prior to the
onset
How is Fragile X-Associated Tremor/Ataxia Syndrome (FXTAS) diagnosed? - Correct
Answer > - Being a FMR1 premutation carrier
- The appearance of neurological features such as ataxia (balance problems),
tremors, and other symptoms
- MRI findings (changes in the brain)
What is Prader-Willie Syndrome? - Correct Answer > - Genetic disorder that affects
many parts of the body and their growth
- Causes mental and behavioral problems
- Can be dangerous or life threatening if untreated
- Combination of contraceptives contraindicated in breast feeding
