WGU D115 Advanced Pathophysiology Exam
Questions WITH Detailed Answer Key For
(2025|2026) Exam, A+ Solutions
Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) - (answers)The GCS is scored between 3 and 15, 3
being the worst and 15 the best.
Severe TBI GCS Score - (answers)A GCS score of 3-8 describes a severe TBI.
Obsessions - (answers)Obsessions are recurrent and persistent thoughts,
impulses, or images that cause distressing emotions such as anxiety or disgust.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Characteristics - (answers)Impaired
concentration and irritability are major characteristics of GAD.
Schizophrenia Symptoms - (answers)The characteristics of schizophrenia are
paranoia, delusions, tangential thoughts, suspiciousness, disorganized behavior,
and hallucinations.
Acute Otitis Media - (answers)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 - (answers)Peritonsillar abscess is characterized by severe
sore throat, pain or difficulty swallowing, jaw muscle spasms, and a hot potato
voice.
,Graves' Disease - (answers)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 - (answers)Triglycerides > 150mg/dL is associated with
increasing insulin resistance.
Postprandial Glucose Level Influencer - (answers)Carbohydrate is a macronutrient
with the greatest impact on the postprandial glucose levels.
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus - (answers)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 - (answers)Major risk factors are heredity
and obesity.
Endometrial Cancer Risk Factor - (answers)Oral contraceptives have been shown
to reduce the incidence of endometrial cancer.
Mixed Precocious Puberty - (answers)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 - (answers)In 95% of cases, delayed puberty is physiologic
in nature.
Priapism Association - (answers)Priapism has been associated with the abuse of
certain substances.
Priapism - (answers)Prolonged penile erection, often idiopathic.
Cocaine - (answers)Substance associated with priapism.
Ovulation - (answers)Triggered by a sudden increase of LH.
Follicular cyst - (answers)Develops when no dominant follicle matures.
Benign ovarian cyst - (answers)Functional cyst from incomplete follicle
maturation.
Genetic counseling - (answers)Advisory service for individuals at genetic risk.
Maternal age - (answers)Common reason for seeking genetic counseling.
Amniocentesis - (answers)Procedure to perform genetic studies on fetus.
, Turner Syndrome - (answers)Condition with monosomy X in affected cells.
Cri du chat syndrome - (answers)Genetic disorder with distinctive cat-like cry.
Adaptive immunity - (answers)Immune response mediated by T and B cells.
Minimally conscious state - (answers)Patient shows limited but definite
responses.
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) - (answers)Severe lung inflammation
with bilateral infiltrates.
Capillary hydrostatic pressure - (answers)Increased pressure causing pulmonary
edema.
Immunoglobulin E (IgE) - (answers)Antibody involved in asthma pathophysiology.
Airway remodeling - (answers)Long-term damage from uncontrolled airway
inflammation.
Angiotensin II - (answers)Hormone linked to myocardial hypertrophy in
hypertension.
Questions WITH Detailed Answer Key For
(2025|2026) Exam, A+ Solutions
Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) - (answers)The GCS is scored between 3 and 15, 3
being the worst and 15 the best.
Severe TBI GCS Score - (answers)A GCS score of 3-8 describes a severe TBI.
Obsessions - (answers)Obsessions are recurrent and persistent thoughts,
impulses, or images that cause distressing emotions such as anxiety or disgust.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Characteristics - (answers)Impaired
concentration and irritability are major characteristics of GAD.
Schizophrenia Symptoms - (answers)The characteristics of schizophrenia are
paranoia, delusions, tangential thoughts, suspiciousness, disorganized behavior,
and hallucinations.
Acute Otitis Media - (answers)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 - (answers)Peritonsillar abscess is characterized by severe
sore throat, pain or difficulty swallowing, jaw muscle spasms, and a hot potato
voice.
,Graves' Disease - (answers)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 - (answers)Triglycerides > 150mg/dL is associated with
increasing insulin resistance.
Postprandial Glucose Level Influencer - (answers)Carbohydrate is a macronutrient
with the greatest impact on the postprandial glucose levels.
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus - (answers)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 - (answers)Major risk factors are heredity
and obesity.
Endometrial Cancer Risk Factor - (answers)Oral contraceptives have been shown
to reduce the incidence of endometrial cancer.
Mixed Precocious Puberty - (answers)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 - (answers)In 95% of cases, delayed puberty is physiologic
in nature.
Priapism Association - (answers)Priapism has been associated with the abuse of
certain substances.
Priapism - (answers)Prolonged penile erection, often idiopathic.
Cocaine - (answers)Substance associated with priapism.
Ovulation - (answers)Triggered by a sudden increase of LH.
Follicular cyst - (answers)Develops when no dominant follicle matures.
Benign ovarian cyst - (answers)Functional cyst from incomplete follicle
maturation.
Genetic counseling - (answers)Advisory service for individuals at genetic risk.
Maternal age - (answers)Common reason for seeking genetic counseling.
Amniocentesis - (answers)Procedure to perform genetic studies on fetus.
, Turner Syndrome - (answers)Condition with monosomy X in affected cells.
Cri du chat syndrome - (answers)Genetic disorder with distinctive cat-like cry.
Adaptive immunity - (answers)Immune response mediated by T and B cells.
Minimally conscious state - (answers)Patient shows limited but definite
responses.
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) - (answers)Severe lung inflammation
with bilateral infiltrates.
Capillary hydrostatic pressure - (answers)Increased pressure causing pulmonary
edema.
Immunoglobulin E (IgE) - (answers)Antibody involved in asthma pathophysiology.
Airway remodeling - (answers)Long-term damage from uncontrolled airway
inflammation.
Angiotensin II - (answers)Hormone linked to myocardial hypertrophy in
hypertension.
