WGU D115 OA Advanced
Pathophysiology Exam (Latest 2026)
Actual Questions with Detailed
Answers and OA Readiness Practice
Exam
Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) - ,,,answer,,,The GCS is scored between 3
and 15, 3 being the worst and 15 the best.
Severe TBI GCS Score - ,,,answer,,,A GCS score of 3-8 describes a
severe TBI.
Obsessions - ,,,answer,,,Obsessions are recurrent and persistent
thoughts, impulses, or images that cause distressing emotions such as
anxiety or disgust.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Characteristics -
,,,answer,,,Impaired concentration and irritability are major
characteristics of GAD.
Schizophrenia Symptoms - ,,,answer,,,The characteristics of
schizophrenia are paranoia, delusions, tangential thoughts,
suspiciousness, disorganized behavior, and hallucinations.
Acute Otitis Media - ,,,answer,,,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 - ,,,answer,,,Peritonsillar abscess is characterized
by severe sore throat, pain or difficulty swallowing, jaw muscle spasms,
and a hot potato voice.
,Graves' Disease - ,,,answer,,,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 - ,,,answer,,,Triglycerides > 150mg/dL is
associated with increasing insulin resistance.
Postprandial Glucose Level Influencer - ,,,answer,,,Carbohydrate is a
macronutrient with the greatest impact on the postprandial glucose
levels.
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus - ,,,answer,,,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 - ,,,answer,,,Major risk factors
are heredity and obesity.
Endometrial Cancer Risk Factor - ,,,answer,,,Oral contraceptives have
been shown to reduce the incidence of endometrial cancer.
Mixed Precocious Puberty - ,,,answer,,,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 - ,,,answer,,,In 95% of cases, delayed puberty is
physiologic in nature.
Priapism Association - ,,,answer,,,Priapism has been associated with the
abuse of certain substances.
Priapism - ,,,answer,,,Prolonged penile erection, often idiopathic.
Cocaine - ,,,answer,,,Substance associated with priapism.
, Ovulation - ,,,answer,,,Triggered by a sudden increase of LH.
Follicular cyst - ,,,answer,,,Develops when no dominant follicle
matures.
Benign ovarian cyst - ,,,answer,,,Functional cyst from incomplete
follicle maturation.
Genetic counseling - ,,,answer,,,Advisory service for individuals at
genetic risk.
Maternal age - ,,,answer,,,Common reason for seeking genetic
counseling.
Amniocentesis - ,,,answer,,,Procedure to perform genetic studies on
fetus.
Turner Syndrome - ,,,answer,,,Condition with monosomy X in affected
cells.
Cri du chat syndrome - ,,,answer,,,Genetic disorder with distinctive cat-
like cry.
Adaptive immunity - ,,,answer,,,Immune response mediated by T and B
cells.
Minimally conscious state - ,,,answer,,,Patient shows limited but
definite responses.
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) - ,,,answer,,,Severe lung
inflammation with bilateral infiltrates.
Ovarian Cancer - ,,,answer,,,Increased risk for BRCA1 mutation
carriers.
Pathophysiology Exam (Latest 2026)
Actual Questions with Detailed
Answers and OA Readiness Practice
Exam
Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) - ,,,answer,,,The GCS is scored between 3
and 15, 3 being the worst and 15 the best.
Severe TBI GCS Score - ,,,answer,,,A GCS score of 3-8 describes a
severe TBI.
Obsessions - ,,,answer,,,Obsessions are recurrent and persistent
thoughts, impulses, or images that cause distressing emotions such as
anxiety or disgust.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Characteristics -
,,,answer,,,Impaired concentration and irritability are major
characteristics of GAD.
Schizophrenia Symptoms - ,,,answer,,,The characteristics of
schizophrenia are paranoia, delusions, tangential thoughts,
suspiciousness, disorganized behavior, and hallucinations.
Acute Otitis Media - ,,,answer,,,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 - ,,,answer,,,Peritonsillar abscess is characterized
by severe sore throat, pain or difficulty swallowing, jaw muscle spasms,
and a hot potato voice.
,Graves' Disease - ,,,answer,,,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 - ,,,answer,,,Triglycerides > 150mg/dL is
associated with increasing insulin resistance.
Postprandial Glucose Level Influencer - ,,,answer,,,Carbohydrate is a
macronutrient with the greatest impact on the postprandial glucose
levels.
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus - ,,,answer,,,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 - ,,,answer,,,Major risk factors
are heredity and obesity.
Endometrial Cancer Risk Factor - ,,,answer,,,Oral contraceptives have
been shown to reduce the incidence of endometrial cancer.
Mixed Precocious Puberty - ,,,answer,,,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 - ,,,answer,,,In 95% of cases, delayed puberty is
physiologic in nature.
Priapism Association - ,,,answer,,,Priapism has been associated with the
abuse of certain substances.
Priapism - ,,,answer,,,Prolonged penile erection, often idiopathic.
Cocaine - ,,,answer,,,Substance associated with priapism.
, Ovulation - ,,,answer,,,Triggered by a sudden increase of LH.
Follicular cyst - ,,,answer,,,Develops when no dominant follicle
matures.
Benign ovarian cyst - ,,,answer,,,Functional cyst from incomplete
follicle maturation.
Genetic counseling - ,,,answer,,,Advisory service for individuals at
genetic risk.
Maternal age - ,,,answer,,,Common reason for seeking genetic
counseling.
Amniocentesis - ,,,answer,,,Procedure to perform genetic studies on
fetus.
Turner Syndrome - ,,,answer,,,Condition with monosomy X in affected
cells.
Cri du chat syndrome - ,,,answer,,,Genetic disorder with distinctive cat-
like cry.
Adaptive immunity - ,,,answer,,,Immune response mediated by T and B
cells.
Minimally conscious state - ,,,answer,,,Patient shows limited but
definite responses.
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) - ,,,answer,,,Severe lung
inflammation with bilateral infiltrates.
Ovarian Cancer - ,,,answer,,,Increased risk for BRCA1 mutation
carriers.
