WGU D115 OA ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM | COMPLETE
QUESTIONS WITH EXPERT SOLUTIONS| 2026 LATEST UPDATED| A+
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, 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.
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 ketoacidos is.
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.
QUESTIONS WITH EXPERT SOLUTIONS| 2026 LATEST UPDATED| A+
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, 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.
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 ketoacidos is.
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.
