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