WGU D115 OA ADVANCED
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY –
2025/2026: EXAM
VERSIONS WITH ACTUAL
QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED ANSWERS AND
STUDY GUIDE – EXPERT
REVIEWED 100%.
,Glasgow Coma Scale (Gcs) ANSWER: The Gcs Is Scored Between 3 And 15, 3 Being The Worst And 15
The Best.
Severe Tbi Gcs Score ANSWER: A Gcs Score Of 3-8 Describes A Severe Tbi.
Obsessions ANSWER: Obsessions Are Recurrent And Persistent Thoughts, Impulses, Or Images That
Cause Distressing Emotions Such As Anxiety Or Disgust.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (Gad) Characteristics ANSWER: Impaired Concentration And Irritability
Are Major Characteristics Of Gad.
Schizophrenia Symptoms ANSWER: The Characteristics Of Schizophrenia Are Paranoia, Delusions,
Tangential Thoughts, Suspiciousness, Disorganized Behavior, And Hallucinations.
Acute Otitis Media ANSWER: The Classic Presentation Of Otitis Media Is Otalgia, Mufled Hearing,
Popping Sensation, And A Recent History Of A Cold Or Flare Up Of Allergic Rhinitis.
Peritonsillar Abscess ANSWER: Peritonsillar Abscess Is Characterized By Severe Sore Throat, Pain
Or Difficulty Swallowing, Jaw Muscle Spasms, And A Hot Potato Voice.
Graves' Disease 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 ANSWER: Triglycerides > 150mg/Dl Is Associated With Increasing Insulin
Resistance.
,Postprandial Glucose Level Influencer ANSWER: Carbohydrate Is A Macronutrient With The Greatest
Impact On The Postprandial Glucose Levels.
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus 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 ANSWER: Major Risk Factors Are Heredity And Obesity.
Endometrial Cancer Risk Factor ANSWER: Oral Contraceptives Have Been Shown To Reduce The
Incidence Of Endometrial Cancer.
Mixed Precocious Puberty 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 ANSWER: In 95% Of Cases, Delayed Puberty Is Physiologic In Nature.
Priapism Association ANSWER: Priapism Has Been Associated With The Abuse Of Certain
Substances.
Priapism ANSWER: Prolonged Penile Erection, Often Idiopathic.
Cocaine ANSWER: Substance Associated With Priapism.
Ovulation ANSWER: Triggered By A Sudden Increase Of Lh.
Follicular Cyst ANSWER: Develops When No Dominant Follicle Matures.
, Benign Ovarian Cyst ANSWER: Functional Cyst From Incomplete Follicle Maturation.
Genetic Counseling ANSWER: Advisory Service For Individuals At Genetic Risk.
Maternal Age ANSWER: Common Reason For Seeking Genetic Counseling.
Amniocentesis ANSWER: Procedure To Perform Genetic Studies On Fetus.
Turner Syndrome ANSWER: Condition With Monosomy X In Affected Cells.
Cri Du Chat Syndrome ANSWER: Genetic Disorder With Distinctive Cat-Like Cry.
Adaptive Immunity ANSWER: Immune Response Mediated By T And B Cells.
Minimally Conscious State ANSWER: Patient Shows Limited But Definite Responses.
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (Ards) ANSWER: Severe Lung Inflammation With Bilateral
Infiltrates.
Capillary Hydrostatic Pressure ANSWER: Increased Pressure Causing Pulmonary Edema.
Immunoglobulin E (Ige) ANSWER: Antibody Involved In Asthma Pathophysiology.
Airway Remodeling ANSWER: Long-Term Damage From Uncontrolled Airway Inflammation.
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY –
2025/2026: EXAM
VERSIONS WITH ACTUAL
QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED ANSWERS AND
STUDY GUIDE – EXPERT
REVIEWED 100%.
,Glasgow Coma Scale (Gcs) ANSWER: The Gcs Is Scored Between 3 And 15, 3 Being The Worst And 15
The Best.
Severe Tbi Gcs Score ANSWER: A Gcs Score Of 3-8 Describes A Severe Tbi.
Obsessions ANSWER: Obsessions Are Recurrent And Persistent Thoughts, Impulses, Or Images That
Cause Distressing Emotions Such As Anxiety Or Disgust.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (Gad) Characteristics ANSWER: Impaired Concentration And Irritability
Are Major Characteristics Of Gad.
Schizophrenia Symptoms ANSWER: The Characteristics Of Schizophrenia Are Paranoia, Delusions,
Tangential Thoughts, Suspiciousness, Disorganized Behavior, And Hallucinations.
Acute Otitis Media ANSWER: The Classic Presentation Of Otitis Media Is Otalgia, Mufled Hearing,
Popping Sensation, And A Recent History Of A Cold Or Flare Up Of Allergic Rhinitis.
Peritonsillar Abscess ANSWER: Peritonsillar Abscess Is Characterized By Severe Sore Throat, Pain
Or Difficulty Swallowing, Jaw Muscle Spasms, And A Hot Potato Voice.
Graves' Disease 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 ANSWER: Triglycerides > 150mg/Dl Is Associated With Increasing Insulin
Resistance.
,Postprandial Glucose Level Influencer ANSWER: Carbohydrate Is A Macronutrient With The Greatest
Impact On The Postprandial Glucose Levels.
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus 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 ANSWER: Major Risk Factors Are Heredity And Obesity.
Endometrial Cancer Risk Factor ANSWER: Oral Contraceptives Have Been Shown To Reduce The
Incidence Of Endometrial Cancer.
Mixed Precocious Puberty 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 ANSWER: In 95% Of Cases, Delayed Puberty Is Physiologic In Nature.
Priapism Association ANSWER: Priapism Has Been Associated With The Abuse Of Certain
Substances.
Priapism ANSWER: Prolonged Penile Erection, Often Idiopathic.
Cocaine ANSWER: Substance Associated With Priapism.
Ovulation ANSWER: Triggered By A Sudden Increase Of Lh.
Follicular Cyst ANSWER: Develops When No Dominant Follicle Matures.
, Benign Ovarian Cyst ANSWER: Functional Cyst From Incomplete Follicle Maturation.
Genetic Counseling ANSWER: Advisory Service For Individuals At Genetic Risk.
Maternal Age ANSWER: Common Reason For Seeking Genetic Counseling.
Amniocentesis ANSWER: Procedure To Perform Genetic Studies On Fetus.
Turner Syndrome ANSWER: Condition With Monosomy X In Affected Cells.
Cri Du Chat Syndrome ANSWER: Genetic Disorder With Distinctive Cat-Like Cry.
Adaptive Immunity ANSWER: Immune Response Mediated By T And B Cells.
Minimally Conscious State ANSWER: Patient Shows Limited But Definite Responses.
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (Ards) ANSWER: Severe Lung Inflammation With Bilateral
Infiltrates.
Capillary Hydrostatic Pressure ANSWER: Increased Pressure Causing Pulmonary Edema.
Immunoglobulin E (Ige) ANSWER: Antibody Involved In Asthma Pathophysiology.
Airway Remodeling ANSWER: Long-Term Damage From Uncontrolled Airway Inflammation.
