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