WGU D115 OA Advanced Pathophysiology Exam
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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 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 Impaired concentration and irritability are major
(GAD) Characteristics 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 Carbohydrate is a macronutrient with the
Influencer greatest impact on the postprandial glucose
levels.
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 Major risk factors are heredity and obesity.
Factors
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.
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 Severe lung inflammation with bilateral infiltrates.
(ARDS)
(Latest 2026) Actual Questions with Detailed
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Terms in this set (283)
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 Impaired concentration and irritability are major
(GAD) Characteristics 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 Carbohydrate is a macronutrient with the
Influencer greatest impact on the postprandial glucose
levels.
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 Major risk factors are heredity and obesity.
Factors
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.
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 Severe lung inflammation with bilateral infiltrates.
(ARDS)
