WGU D115 OA Advanced
Pathophysiology Exam
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Most Updated WGU D115 OA Advanced
Pathophysiology Exam Questions With Answers
THIS EXAM CONTAINS:
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
VERIFIED ANSWERS
GUARANTEED PASSING SCORE
, QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) The GCS is scored between 3 and 15, 3 being the worst
and 15 the best.
Severe TBI GCS score 3-8
Obsessions Obsessions are recurrent and persistent thoughts,
impulses, or images that cause distressing emotions such
as anxiety or disgust.
Generalized Anxiety Impaired concentration and irritability are major
Disorder (GAD) behavior characteristics of GAD.
Symptoms of schizophrenia Paranoia, delusions, hallucinations, and diminished self-
care.
Acute otitis media 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 Peritonsillar abscess is characterized by severe sore
throat, pain or difficulty swallowing, jaw muscle spasms,
and a hot potato voice.
Symptoms of tonsillar Severe sore throat, difficulty swallowing, odynophagia,
infections trismus, and a 'hot potato' voice; accompanied by fever,
chills and malaise.
Common symptoms in a Nervousness, tremulousness, palpitations, heat
young adult female with intolerance, fatigue, weight loss, and polyphagia.
hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism A condition characterized by excessive production of
thyroid hormones.
Graves' disease An autoimmune condition also known as 'diffuse toxic
goiter' that is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism.
Insulin resistance A condition where the body's cells do not respond
effectively to insulin, often associated with prediabetes.
Triglycerides A type of fat found in the blood; levels greater than 150
mg/dL are associated with increased insulin resistance.
Postprandial glucose level The blood sugar level after eating, significantly influenced
by carbohydrate intake.
Type 1 diabetes mellitus A condition characterized by significant hyperglycemia
and ketoacidosis due to a lack of insulin.
Type 2 diabetes mellitus A condition where major risk factors include heredity and
obesity, often associated with insulin resistance.
Endometrial cancer risk Factors that increase the likelihood of developing
factors endometrial cancer, including obesity and unopposed
estrogen use.
Oral contraceptive use The use of birth control pills, which has been shown to
reduce the incidence of endometrial cancer.
Mixed precocious puberty A condition where a child develops some secondary sex
characteristics of the opposite sex.
Delayed puberty A condition often caused by physiologic delays in
maturation, occurring in 95% of cases.
Priapism An uncommon condition of prolonged penile erection,
often associated with cocaine use.
Pathophysiology Exam
Questions
Most Updated WGU D115 OA Advanced
Pathophysiology Exam Questions With Answers
THIS EXAM CONTAINS:
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
VERIFIED ANSWERS
GUARANTEED PASSING SCORE
, QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
QUESTIONS ANSWERS
Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) The GCS is scored between 3 and 15, 3 being the worst
and 15 the best.
Severe TBI GCS score 3-8
Obsessions Obsessions are recurrent and persistent thoughts,
impulses, or images that cause distressing emotions such
as anxiety or disgust.
Generalized Anxiety Impaired concentration and irritability are major
Disorder (GAD) behavior characteristics of GAD.
Symptoms of schizophrenia Paranoia, delusions, hallucinations, and diminished self-
care.
Acute otitis media 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 Peritonsillar abscess is characterized by severe sore
throat, pain or difficulty swallowing, jaw muscle spasms,
and a hot potato voice.
Symptoms of tonsillar Severe sore throat, difficulty swallowing, odynophagia,
infections trismus, and a 'hot potato' voice; accompanied by fever,
chills and malaise.
Common symptoms in a Nervousness, tremulousness, palpitations, heat
young adult female with intolerance, fatigue, weight loss, and polyphagia.
hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism A condition characterized by excessive production of
thyroid hormones.
Graves' disease An autoimmune condition also known as 'diffuse toxic
goiter' that is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism.
Insulin resistance A condition where the body's cells do not respond
effectively to insulin, often associated with prediabetes.
Triglycerides A type of fat found in the blood; levels greater than 150
mg/dL are associated with increased insulin resistance.
Postprandial glucose level The blood sugar level after eating, significantly influenced
by carbohydrate intake.
Type 1 diabetes mellitus A condition characterized by significant hyperglycemia
and ketoacidosis due to a lack of insulin.
Type 2 diabetes mellitus A condition where major risk factors include heredity and
obesity, often associated with insulin resistance.
Endometrial cancer risk Factors that increase the likelihood of developing
factors endometrial cancer, including obesity and unopposed
estrogen use.
Oral contraceptive use The use of birth control pills, which has been shown to
reduce the incidence of endometrial cancer.
Mixed precocious puberty A condition where a child develops some secondary sex
characteristics of the opposite sex.
Delayed puberty A condition often caused by physiologic delays in
maturation, occurring in 95% of cases.
Priapism An uncommon condition of prolonged penile erection,
often associated with cocaine use.
