WGU PATHOPHYSIOLOGY STUDY GUIDE: D236
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM QUESTIONS
COMPLETED WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
2025/2026 LATEST UPDATE
Question 1
1. A bedridden patient has frequent gastrointestinal reflux. Which condition might thepatient
develop due to gastrointestinal reflux? VERIFIED SOLUTION--
A. Aspiration Pneumonia
B. Hypotension
C. Hyperthermia
D. Constipation
4 points
Question 2
1. A patient displays behaviors that involve a desire for perfection and success in academics, and
psychiatric characteristics, such as being socially isolated and emotional, and having a severely
restricted diet. Which disorder could the patientpossibly have? VERIFIED SOLUTION--
, A. Anorexia nervosa
B. Bulimia nervosa
C. Binge eating
D. Purging disorder
4 points
Question 3
1. A patient complains of headaches during morning hours and sleep, and alsorhinorrhea and
tearing of the eye. Which type of headache is likely to be diagnosed for the patient? VERIFIED
SOLUTION--
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM QUESTIONS
COMPLETED WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
2025/2026 LATEST UPDATE
Question 1
1. A bedridden patient has frequent gastrointestinal reflux. Which condition might thepatient
develop due to gastrointestinal reflux? VERIFIED SOLUTION--
A. Aspiration Pneumonia
B. Hypotension
C. Hyperthermia
D. Constipation
4 points
Question 2
1. A patient displays behaviors that involve a desire for perfection and success in academics, and
psychiatric characteristics, such as being socially isolated and emotional, and having a severely
restricted diet. Which disorder could the patientpossibly have? VERIFIED SOLUTION--
, A. Anorexia nervosa
B. Bulimia nervosa
C. Binge eating
D. Purging disorder
4 points
Question 3
1. A patient complains of headaches during morning hours and sleep, and alsorhinorrhea and
tearing of the eye. Which type of headache is likely to be diagnosed for the patient? VERIFIED
SOLUTION--
