2025-2026 NEWST UPDATED WGU
D115 Advanced Pathophysiology
Exam|QUESTIONS,DETAILED/VERI
VIED ANSWERS & RATIONALES
Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) -
.....answers...The GCS is scored between 3
and 15, 3 being the worst and 15 the best.
Severe TBI GCS Score - .....answers...A GCS
score of 3-8 describes a severe TBI.
Obsessions - .....answers...Obsessions are
recurrent and persistent thoughts, impulses,
or images that cause distressing emotions
such as anxiety or disgust.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Characteristics - .....answers...Impaired
,concentration and irritability are major
characteristics of GAD.
Schizophrenia Symptoms - .....answers...The
characteristics of schizophrenia are paranoia,
delusions, tangential thoughts,
suspiciousness, disorganized behavior, and
hallucinations.
Acute Otitis Media - .....answers...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 -
.....answers...Peritonsillar abscess is
characterized by severe sore throat, pain or
difficulty swallowing, jaw muscle spasms, and
a hot potato voice.
Graves' Disease - .....answers...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 -
.....answers...Triglycerides > 150mg/dL is
associated with increasing insulin resistance.
Postprandial Glucose Level Influencer -
.....answers...Carbohydrate is a macronutrient
with the greatest impact on the postprandial
glucose levels.
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus - .....answers...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 -
.....answers...Major risk factors are heredity
and obesity.
, Endometrial Cancer Risk Factor -
.....answers...Oral contraceptives have been
shown to reduce the incidence of endometrial
cancer.
Mixed Precocious Puberty -
.....answers...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 - .....answers...In 95%
of cases, delayed puberty is physiologic in
nature.
Priapism Association - .....answers...Priapism
has been associated with the abuse of certain
substances.
Priapism - .....answers...Prolonged penile
erection, often idiopathic.
D115 Advanced Pathophysiology
Exam|QUESTIONS,DETAILED/VERI
VIED ANSWERS & RATIONALES
Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) -
.....answers...The GCS is scored between 3
and 15, 3 being the worst and 15 the best.
Severe TBI GCS Score - .....answers...A GCS
score of 3-8 describes a severe TBI.
Obsessions - .....answers...Obsessions are
recurrent and persistent thoughts, impulses,
or images that cause distressing emotions
such as anxiety or disgust.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Characteristics - .....answers...Impaired
,concentration and irritability are major
characteristics of GAD.
Schizophrenia Symptoms - .....answers...The
characteristics of schizophrenia are paranoia,
delusions, tangential thoughts,
suspiciousness, disorganized behavior, and
hallucinations.
Acute Otitis Media - .....answers...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 -
.....answers...Peritonsillar abscess is
characterized by severe sore throat, pain or
difficulty swallowing, jaw muscle spasms, and
a hot potato voice.
Graves' Disease - .....answers...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 -
.....answers...Triglycerides > 150mg/dL is
associated with increasing insulin resistance.
Postprandial Glucose Level Influencer -
.....answers...Carbohydrate is a macronutrient
with the greatest impact on the postprandial
glucose levels.
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus - .....answers...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 -
.....answers...Major risk factors are heredity
and obesity.
, Endometrial Cancer Risk Factor -
.....answers...Oral contraceptives have been
shown to reduce the incidence of endometrial
cancer.
Mixed Precocious Puberty -
.....answers...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 - .....answers...In 95%
of cases, delayed puberty is physiologic in
nature.
Priapism Association - .....answers...Priapism
has been associated with the abuse of certain
substances.
Priapism - .....answers...Prolonged penile
erection, often idiopathic.
