WGU D236 Objective Assessment Pathophysiology Exam – Verified Questions and Answers for an A Grade 2026/2027

WGU D236 Objective Assessment Pathophysiology Exam – Verified Questions and Answers for an A Grade 2026/2027 What are two pulmonary causes leading to respiratory acidosis? a. Asthma and shortness of breath b. Hyperventilation and fever c. Cystic fibrosis and hypoventilation d. Anemia and pain c. Cystic fibrosis and hypoventilation Which issue would a child with Neurobehavioral Disorder Associated with Prenatal Alcohol Experts (HD-PAE) exhibit? a. Nearsightedness b. Trouble planning c. Frequent nausea d. Helpfulness b. Trouble planning Which sign is associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)? a. Impaired mental flexibility b. Blurred vision c. Head drop d. Slowed thought processing c. Head drop Which classification of drugs can trigger hemolytic anemia? a. Nitrates b. Diuretics c. Cephalosporins d. CNS stimulants c. Cephalosporins A patient records documents headaches with memory defects. The patient's color and temperature are unusual, and the patient reports pain at night. Which condition is described? a. Angina pectoris b. Atherosclerosis c. Myocardial infarction d. Thrombophlebitis d. Thrombophlebitis Which condition is caused by Adenovirus? a. Mononucleosis b. Erythema infection c. Gastroenteritis d. Upper respiratory infection d. Upper respiratory infection Classify each condition as either an upper tract infection or a lower tract infection. Answer options may be used more than once or not at all. Select your answers from the pull-down list Laryngitis - Upper Rhinitis - Upper Pneumonia - Lower COPD - Lower Pharyngitis - Upper Asthma - Lower Laryngitis - Upper, Rhinitis - Upper, Pharyngitis - Upper, Pneumonia - Lower, COPD - Lower, Asthma - Lower Which two infections affect the lower respiratory tract? Choose 2 answers a. Infectious mononucleosis b. Respiratory mycoses c. Acute laryngitis d. Pulmonary tuberculosis b. Respiratory mycoses d. Pulmonary tuberculosis Which symptom is associated with Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)? a. Arthralgias b. Dark urine c. Koilonychia d. Tachycardia a. Arthralgias What is a symptom of malaria? a. Warm over a vein b. Myalgia c. Tachycardia d. Muscle spasms b. Myalgia What is a risk factor for malignant hypertension?