WGU D115 Advanced Pathophysiology Exam
Questions and Correct Answers with Complete
Solution | New Update 2026/27 | Graded A+
Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) - ANSWERS The GCS is scored between 3 and 15, 3
being the worst and 15 the best.
Severe TBI GCS Score - ANSWERS A GCS score of 3-8 describes a severe TBI.
Obsessions - ANSWERS Obsessions are recurrent and persistent thoughts,
impulses, or images that cause distressing emotions such as anxiety or disgust.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Characteristics - ANSWERS Impaired
concentration and irritability are major characteristics of GAD.
Schizophrenia Symptoms - ANSWERS The characteristics of schizophrenia are
paranoia, delusions, tangential thoughts, suspiciousness, disorganized behavior,
and hallucinations.
Acute Otitis Media - ANSWERS 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 - ANSWERS Peritonsillar abscess is characterized by
severe sore throat, pain or difficulty swallowing, jaw muscle spasms, and a hot
potato voice.
,Graves' Disease - ANSWERS 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 - ANSWERS Triglycerides > 150mg/dL is associated
with increasing insulin resistance.
Postprandial Glucose Level Influencer - ANSWERS Carbohydrate is a
macronutrient with the greatest impact on the postprandial glucose levels.
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus - ANSWERS 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 - ANSWERS Major risk factors are
heredity and obesity.
Endometrial Cancer Risk Factor - ANSWERS Oral contraceptives have been
shown to reduce the incidence of endometrial cancer.
Mixed Precocious Puberty - ANSWERS 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 - ANSWERS In 95% of cases, delayed puberty is
physiologic in nature.
,Priapism Association - ANSWERS Priapism has been associated with the abuse
of certain substances.
Priapism - ANSWERS Prolonged penile erection, often idiopathic.
Cocaine - ANSWERS Substance associated with priapism.
Ovulation - ANSWERS Triggered by a sudden increase of LH.
Follicular cyst - ANSWERS Develops when no dominant follicle matures.
Benign ovarian cyst - ANSWERS Functional cyst from incomplete follicle
maturation.
Genetic counseling - ANSWERS Advisory service for individuals at genetic risk.
Maternal age - ANSWERS Common reason for seeking genetic counseling.
Amniocentesis - ANSWERS Procedure to perform genetic studies on fetus.
Turner Syndrome - ANSWERS Condition with monosomy X in affected cells.
Cri du chat syndrome - ANSWERS Genetic disorder with distinctive cat-like cry.
, Adaptive immunity - ANSWERS Immune response mediated by T and B cells.
Minimally conscious state - ANSWERS Patient shows limited but definite
responses.
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) - ANSWERS Severe lung
inflammation with bilateral infiltrates.
Capillary hydrostatic pressure - ANSWERS Increased pressure causing
pulmonary edema.
Immunoglobulin E (IgE) - ANSWERS Antibody involved in asthma
pathophysiology.
Airway remodeling - ANSWERS Long-term damage from uncontrolled airway
inflammation.
Angiotensin II - ANSWERS Hormone linked to myocardial hypertrophy in
hypertension.
Hypertrophy of myocardium - ANSWERS Heart muscle thickening due to
increased load.
Blood pressure measurement - ANSWERS First reading indicates hypertension
if elevated.
Questions and Correct Answers with Complete
Solution | New Update 2026/27 | Graded A+
Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) - ANSWERS The GCS is scored between 3 and 15, 3
being the worst and 15 the best.
Severe TBI GCS Score - ANSWERS A GCS score of 3-8 describes a severe TBI.
Obsessions - ANSWERS Obsessions are recurrent and persistent thoughts,
impulses, or images that cause distressing emotions such as anxiety or disgust.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Characteristics - ANSWERS Impaired
concentration and irritability are major characteristics of GAD.
Schizophrenia Symptoms - ANSWERS The characteristics of schizophrenia are
paranoia, delusions, tangential thoughts, suspiciousness, disorganized behavior,
and hallucinations.
Acute Otitis Media - ANSWERS 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 - ANSWERS Peritonsillar abscess is characterized by
severe sore throat, pain or difficulty swallowing, jaw muscle spasms, and a hot
potato voice.
,Graves' Disease - ANSWERS 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 - ANSWERS Triglycerides > 150mg/dL is associated
with increasing insulin resistance.
Postprandial Glucose Level Influencer - ANSWERS Carbohydrate is a
macronutrient with the greatest impact on the postprandial glucose levels.
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus - ANSWERS 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 - ANSWERS Major risk factors are
heredity and obesity.
Endometrial Cancer Risk Factor - ANSWERS Oral contraceptives have been
shown to reduce the incidence of endometrial cancer.
Mixed Precocious Puberty - ANSWERS 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 - ANSWERS In 95% of cases, delayed puberty is
physiologic in nature.
,Priapism Association - ANSWERS Priapism has been associated with the abuse
of certain substances.
Priapism - ANSWERS Prolonged penile erection, often idiopathic.
Cocaine - ANSWERS Substance associated with priapism.
Ovulation - ANSWERS Triggered by a sudden increase of LH.
Follicular cyst - ANSWERS Develops when no dominant follicle matures.
Benign ovarian cyst - ANSWERS Functional cyst from incomplete follicle
maturation.
Genetic counseling - ANSWERS Advisory service for individuals at genetic risk.
Maternal age - ANSWERS Common reason for seeking genetic counseling.
Amniocentesis - ANSWERS Procedure to perform genetic studies on fetus.
Turner Syndrome - ANSWERS Condition with monosomy X in affected cells.
Cri du chat syndrome - ANSWERS Genetic disorder with distinctive cat-like cry.
, Adaptive immunity - ANSWERS Immune response mediated by T and B cells.
Minimally conscious state - ANSWERS Patient shows limited but definite
responses.
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) - ANSWERS Severe lung
inflammation with bilateral infiltrates.
Capillary hydrostatic pressure - ANSWERS Increased pressure causing
pulmonary edema.
Immunoglobulin E (IgE) - ANSWERS Antibody involved in asthma
pathophysiology.
Airway remodeling - ANSWERS Long-term damage from uncontrolled airway
inflammation.
Angiotensin II - ANSWERS Hormone linked to myocardial hypertrophy in
hypertension.
Hypertrophy of myocardium - ANSWERS Heart muscle thickening due to
increased load.
Blood pressure measurement - ANSWERS First reading indicates hypertension
if elevated.
