D115 COMPREHENSIVE EXAM Advanced
Pathophysiology for the Advanced
Practice Nurse (Latest )
Questions and Verified Answers 100%
Correct (Grade A)- WGU
A patient presents with symptoms of fever, tachycardia, chills, throbbing headache,
severe photophobia, and nuchal rigidity. Based on the presumed diagnosis, the FNP
understands that the following symptoms may also occur in response to irritation and
inflammation of the cranial nerves:- correct answer deafness, tinnitus, and vertigo
Feedback: These symptoms can occur due to damage to cranial nerve VIII.
The clinical manifestations of myasthenia gravis include diplopia, ptosis, ocular palsies,
facial droop, and difficulty swallowing and chewing. The symptoms are a direct result
of a defect in nerve impulse transmission at the neuromuscular junction. These
symptoms usually have an insidious onset and can commonly occur during which
significant life event?- correct answer Pregnancy
,When prescribing an antibiotic to treat acute otitis media, the FNP is aware that there
are 4 common bacteria that cause AOM. Which of the following is not a common
cause?- correct answer Streptococcus pyogenes - The most common pathogens are
Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis, Streptococcus pneumonia, and
Staphylococcus aureus.
During an intake interview with a 26-year-old patient diagnosed with generalized
anxiety disorder, the FNP might observe what type of behavior?- correct answer
Inability to concentrate and irritability when questioned
When assessing a patient who has a diagnosis of major depressive disorder, which
would be considered a cognitive symptom of depression?- correct answer Cognitive
deficits associated with depression include deficits in problem solving, decision
making, and impaired judgment, memory loss, and lack of concentration.
, The FNP would expect which symptoms in a patient with a diagnosis of
schizophrenia?- correct answer Paranoia, delusions, hallucinations, and diminished
self-care
Feedback: The characteristics of schizophrenia are paranoia, delusions, tangential
thought, suspiciousness, disorganized behavior, and hallucinations.
You are seeing a 17 year old female, as part of the visit you consider her risk factors
for type 2 DM would likely include all of the following except:- correct answer Family
History of type 1 DM - A child or teen is more at risk for type 2 diabetes if he or she has
any of these risk factors: Family history of type 2 diabetes Being overweight Not
exercising regularly Being African American, Hispanic American, or American Indian A
low level HDL cholesterol A high triglyceride level Being female Having slightly high
blood sugar levels (prediabetes) Personal history of polycystic ovary syndrome
Criteria for diagnosis of type 2 DM include:- correct answer A plasma glucose level of
126 mg/dL (7 mmol/L) or greater after an 8 hour or greater fast on more than one
occasion
Pathophysiology for the Advanced
Practice Nurse (Latest )
Questions and Verified Answers 100%
Correct (Grade A)- WGU
A patient presents with symptoms of fever, tachycardia, chills, throbbing headache,
severe photophobia, and nuchal rigidity. Based on the presumed diagnosis, the FNP
understands that the following symptoms may also occur in response to irritation and
inflammation of the cranial nerves:- correct answer deafness, tinnitus, and vertigo
Feedback: These symptoms can occur due to damage to cranial nerve VIII.
The clinical manifestations of myasthenia gravis include diplopia, ptosis, ocular palsies,
facial droop, and difficulty swallowing and chewing. The symptoms are a direct result
of a defect in nerve impulse transmission at the neuromuscular junction. These
symptoms usually have an insidious onset and can commonly occur during which
significant life event?- correct answer Pregnancy
,When prescribing an antibiotic to treat acute otitis media, the FNP is aware that there
are 4 common bacteria that cause AOM. Which of the following is not a common
cause?- correct answer Streptococcus pyogenes - The most common pathogens are
Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis, Streptococcus pneumonia, and
Staphylococcus aureus.
During an intake interview with a 26-year-old patient diagnosed with generalized
anxiety disorder, the FNP might observe what type of behavior?- correct answer
Inability to concentrate and irritability when questioned
When assessing a patient who has a diagnosis of major depressive disorder, which
would be considered a cognitive symptom of depression?- correct answer Cognitive
deficits associated with depression include deficits in problem solving, decision
making, and impaired judgment, memory loss, and lack of concentration.
, The FNP would expect which symptoms in a patient with a diagnosis of
schizophrenia?- correct answer Paranoia, delusions, hallucinations, and diminished
self-care
Feedback: The characteristics of schizophrenia are paranoia, delusions, tangential
thought, suspiciousness, disorganized behavior, and hallucinations.
You are seeing a 17 year old female, as part of the visit you consider her risk factors
for type 2 DM would likely include all of the following except:- correct answer Family
History of type 1 DM - A child or teen is more at risk for type 2 diabetes if he or she has
any of these risk factors: Family history of type 2 diabetes Being overweight Not
exercising regularly Being African American, Hispanic American, or American Indian A
low level HDL cholesterol A high triglyceride level Being female Having slightly high
blood sugar levels (prediabetes) Personal history of polycystic ovary syndrome
Criteria for diagnosis of type 2 DM include:- correct answer A plasma glucose level of
126 mg/dL (7 mmol/L) or greater after an 8 hour or greater fast on more than one
occasion
