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Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) The GCS is scored between 3 and 15, 3 being the
worst and 15 the best.
Severe TBI GCS Score A GCS score of 3-8 describes a severe TBI.
Obsessions Obsessions are recurrent and persistent thoughts,
impulses, or images that cause distressing emotions
such as anxiety or disgust.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Impaired concentration and irritability are major
Characteristics characteristics of GAD.
Schizophrenia Symptoms The characteristics of schizophrenia are paranoia,
delusions, tangential thoughts, suspiciousness,
disorganized behavior, and hallucinations.
Acute Otitis Media 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.
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Peritonsillar Abscess Peritonsillar abscess is characterized by severe
sore throat, pain or difficulty swallowing, jaw
muscle spasms, and a hot potato voice.
Graves' Disease 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 Triglycerides > 150mg/dL is associated with
increasing insulin resistance.
Postprandial Glucose Level Carbohydrate is a macronutrient with the greatest
Influencer impact on the postprandial glucose levels.
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus 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 Major risk factors are heredity and obesity.
Endometrial Cancer Risk Factor Oral contraceptives have been shown to reduce
the incidence of endometrial cancer.
Mixed Precocious Puberty 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 In 95% of cases, delayed puberty is physiologic in
nature.
Priapism Association Priapism has been associated with the abuse of
certain substances.
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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 syndrome Severe lung inflammation with bilateral infiltrates.
(ARDS)
Capillary hydrostatic pressure Increased pressure causing pulmonary edema.
Immunoglobulin E (IgE) Antibody involved in asthma pathophysiology.
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WGU D115 Advanced Pathophysiology Exam
Questions 2026 and answers
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Terms in this set (283)
Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) The GCS is scored between 3 and 15, 3 being the
worst and 15 the best.
Severe TBI GCS Score A GCS score of 3-8 describes a severe TBI.
Obsessions Obsessions are recurrent and persistent thoughts,
impulses, or images that cause distressing emotions
such as anxiety or disgust.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Impaired concentration and irritability are major
Characteristics characteristics of GAD.
Schizophrenia Symptoms The characteristics of schizophrenia are paranoia,
delusions, tangential thoughts, suspiciousness,
disorganized behavior, and hallucinations.
Acute Otitis Media 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.
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Peritonsillar Abscess Peritonsillar abscess is characterized by severe
sore throat, pain or difficulty swallowing, jaw
muscle spasms, and a hot potato voice.
Graves' Disease 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 Triglycerides > 150mg/dL is associated with
increasing insulin resistance.
Postprandial Glucose Level Carbohydrate is a macronutrient with the greatest
Influencer impact on the postprandial glucose levels.
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus 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 Major risk factors are heredity and obesity.
Endometrial Cancer Risk Factor Oral contraceptives have been shown to reduce
the incidence of endometrial cancer.
Mixed Precocious Puberty 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 In 95% of cases, delayed puberty is physiologic in
nature.
Priapism Association Priapism has been associated with the abuse of
certain substances.
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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 syndrome Severe lung inflammation with bilateral infiltrates.
(ARDS)
Capillary hydrostatic pressure Increased pressure causing pulmonary edema.
Immunoglobulin E (IgE) Antibody involved in asthma pathophysiology.
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