WGU D115 OA ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
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Glasgow Coma Scale The GCS is scored between 3 and 15, 3 being the
(GCS) worst and 15 the best.
Severe TBI GCS Score A GCS score of 3-8 describes a severe TBI.
Obsessions are recurrent and persistent thoughts,
Obsessions impulses, or images that cause distressing emotions
such as anxiety or disgust.
Generalized Anxiety Impaired concentration and irritability are major
Disorder (GAD) characteristics of GAD.
Characteristics
The characteristics of schizophrenia are paranoia,
Schizophrenia Symptoms delusions, tangential thoughts, suspiciousness,
disorganized behavior, and hallucinations.
The classic presentation of otitis media is otalgia,
Acute Otitis Media muffled hearing, popping sensation, and a recent
history of a cold or flare up of allergic rhinitis.
Peritonsillar abscess is characterized by severe sore
Peritonsillar Abscess throat, pain or difficulty swallowing, jaw muscle
spasms, and a hot potato voice.
, Graves' disease, an autoimmune condition also known
Graves' Disease as 'diffuse toxic goiter' is the most common cause of
hyperthyroidism in this age group.
Triglycerides > 150mg/dL is associated with increasing
Insulin Resistance Finding
insulin resistance.
Postprandial Glucose Carbohydrate is a macronutrient with the greatest
Level Influencer impact on the postprandial glucose levels.
Type 1 DM is associated with beta cell destruction
leading to absolute insulin deficiency resulting in
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
significant hyperglycemia and potential for
ketoacidosis.
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Major risk factors are heredity and obesity.
Risk Factors
Endometrial Cancer Risk Oral contraceptives have been shown to reduce the
Factor incidence of endometrial cancer.
Mixed precocious puberty cases the child to develop
Mixed Precocious Puberty some secondary characteristics of the opposite sex,
such as the feminization of a boy.
In 95% of cases, delayed puberty is physiologic in
Delayed Puberty Cause
nature.
Priapism has been associated with the abuse of
Priapism Association
certain substances.
Priapism Prolonged penile erection, often idiopathic.
Cocaine Substance associated with priapism.
Ovulation Triggered by a sudden increase of LH.
Follicular cyst Develops when no dominant follicle matures.
Benign ovarian cyst Functional cyst from incomplete follicle maturation.
Genetic counseling Advisory service for individuals at genetic risk.
Maternal age Common reason for seeking genetic counseling.
, Amniocentesis Procedure to perform genetic studies on fetus.
Turner Syndrome Condition with monosomy X in affected cells.
Cri du chat syndrome Genetic disorder with distinctive cat-like cry.
Adaptive immunity Immune response mediated by T and B cells.
Minimally conscious state Patient shows limited but definite responses.
Acute respiratory distress Severe lung inflammation with bilateral infiltrates.
syndrome (ARDS)
Capillary hydrostatic Increased pressure causing pulmonary edema.
pressure
Immunoglobulin E (IgE) Antibody involved in asthma pathophysiology.
Long-term damage from uncontrolled airway
Airway remodeling
inflammation.
Hormone linked to myocardial hypertrophy in
Angiotensin II
hypertension.
Hypertrophy of Heart muscle thickening due to increased load.
myocardium
Blood pressure First reading indicates hypertension if elevated.
measurement
Sickle cell disease Blood disorder associated with priapism.
Spinal cord trauma Potential cause of priapism.
Pelvic tumors Associated with priapism in some cases.
Leukemia Blood cancer linked to priapism.
High-pitched cry Characteristic symptom of cri du chat syndrome.
Hypotonia Reduced muscle tone seen in cri du chat.
Microcephaly Small head size, symptom of cri du chat.
Hypertelorism Widely spaced eyes, seen in cri du chat.
Bilateral infiltrates Key feature in diagnosing ARDS.
EXAM 2 VERSIONS 2025/2026 BANK ACTUAL
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED ANSWERS
Save
Terms in this set (283)
Glasgow Coma Scale The GCS is scored between 3 and 15, 3 being the
(GCS) worst and 15 the best.
Severe TBI GCS Score A GCS score of 3-8 describes a severe TBI.
Obsessions are recurrent and persistent thoughts,
Obsessions impulses, or images that cause distressing emotions
such as anxiety or disgust.
Generalized Anxiety Impaired concentration and irritability are major
Disorder (GAD) characteristics of GAD.
Characteristics
The characteristics of schizophrenia are paranoia,
Schizophrenia Symptoms delusions, tangential thoughts, suspiciousness,
disorganized behavior, and hallucinations.
The classic presentation of otitis media is otalgia,
Acute Otitis Media muffled hearing, popping sensation, and a recent
history of a cold or flare up of allergic rhinitis.
Peritonsillar abscess is characterized by severe sore
Peritonsillar Abscess throat, pain or difficulty swallowing, jaw muscle
spasms, and a hot potato voice.
, Graves' disease, an autoimmune condition also known
Graves' Disease as 'diffuse toxic goiter' is the most common cause of
hyperthyroidism in this age group.
Triglycerides > 150mg/dL is associated with increasing
Insulin Resistance Finding
insulin resistance.
Postprandial Glucose Carbohydrate is a macronutrient with the greatest
Level Influencer impact on the postprandial glucose levels.
Type 1 DM is associated with beta cell destruction
leading to absolute insulin deficiency resulting in
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
significant hyperglycemia and potential for
ketoacidosis.
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Major risk factors are heredity and obesity.
Risk Factors
Endometrial Cancer Risk Oral contraceptives have been shown to reduce the
Factor incidence of endometrial cancer.
Mixed precocious puberty cases the child to develop
Mixed Precocious Puberty some secondary characteristics of the opposite sex,
such as the feminization of a boy.
In 95% of cases, delayed puberty is physiologic in
Delayed Puberty Cause
nature.
Priapism has been associated with the abuse of
Priapism Association
certain substances.
Priapism Prolonged penile erection, often idiopathic.
Cocaine Substance associated with priapism.
Ovulation Triggered by a sudden increase of LH.
Follicular cyst Develops when no dominant follicle matures.
Benign ovarian cyst Functional cyst from incomplete follicle maturation.
Genetic counseling Advisory service for individuals at genetic risk.
Maternal age Common reason for seeking genetic counseling.
, Amniocentesis Procedure to perform genetic studies on fetus.
Turner Syndrome Condition with monosomy X in affected cells.
Cri du chat syndrome Genetic disorder with distinctive cat-like cry.
Adaptive immunity Immune response mediated by T and B cells.
Minimally conscious state Patient shows limited but definite responses.
Acute respiratory distress Severe lung inflammation with bilateral infiltrates.
syndrome (ARDS)
Capillary hydrostatic Increased pressure causing pulmonary edema.
pressure
Immunoglobulin E (IgE) Antibody involved in asthma pathophysiology.
Long-term damage from uncontrolled airway
Airway remodeling
inflammation.
Hormone linked to myocardial hypertrophy in
Angiotensin II
hypertension.
Hypertrophy of Heart muscle thickening due to increased load.
myocardium
Blood pressure First reading indicates hypertension if elevated.
measurement
Sickle cell disease Blood disorder associated with priapism.
Spinal cord trauma Potential cause of priapism.
Pelvic tumors Associated with priapism in some cases.
Leukemia Blood cancer linked to priapism.
High-pitched cry Characteristic symptom of cri du chat syndrome.
Hypotonia Reduced muscle tone seen in cri du chat.
Microcephaly Small head size, symptom of cri du chat.
Hypertelorism Widely spaced eyes, seen in cri du chat.
Bilateral infiltrates Key feature in diagnosing ARDS.
