age 1 of 101
WGU D115 Advanced Pathophysiology Objective
Assessment – Latest Official Versions
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.
,age 2 of 101
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, muffled 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.
,age 3 of 101
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
, age 4 of 101
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.
WGU D115 Advanced Pathophysiology Objective
Assessment – Latest Official Versions
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.
,age 2 of 101
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, muffled 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.
,age 3 of 101
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
, age 4 of 101
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.
