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WGU PATHOPHYSIOLOGY MIDTERM EXAM LATEST VERSION -
2025/2026- 100+ Q AND ANS ALL THE BEST
Abnormal new cellular growth is referred to as
Neoplasia
How many liters of blood are circulating in the human body at any one time?
4-6l
What is the marker of choice for detecting a myocardial infarction?
Elevated serum levels of cardiac troponin
Which is a risk factor associated with hypertension? (Select all that apply.)
-Age
-African American race
-History of tobacco smoking
Which pathogenetic change is associated with acute bronchitis? (Select all that
apply.)
-Swelling from exudation of fluid
-Loss of ciliary function
-Inflamed airways
Which is true regarding hemophilia A?
It is caused by factor VII deficiency.
Which is a malignant disorder of mature antibody-secreting B lymphocytes or
plasma cells?
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Multiple myeloma
The pathogenesis of tuberculosis includes the entrance of mycobacteria into the
lungs and the resulting of which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
-Calcification
-Ghon tubercles
-Formation of granulomas
-Activation of macrophages
Atherosclerosis predisposes to a number of processes that are factors in
myocardial ischemia. These processes include
Thrombus Formation
Which offers the best prognosis for the cure of cancer?
Early Detection
Which statement is true regarding thalassemia?
It is a deficiency of one or more polypeptide chains.
Which is required for red blood cell production? (Select all that apply.)
-Iron
-Folate
-Vitamin B12
Which component of the blood is responsible for protecting the body by
phagocytosis of microorganisms and other debris?
Leukocytes
Which term is used to identify hypertension that has a specific disease as its
cause?
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Secondary
Restoration of effective function is the goal of which level of prevention?
Teritary
Which restrictive disease is associated with the formation of an antigen-antibody
complex, causing fibrosis of the lung?
Hypersensitivity pneumonitis
The pathologic changes that occur in the development of coronary atherosclerotic
lesions include cell damage resulting from which of the following? (Select all that
apply.)
-The effects of oxidized lipids
-An inflammatory response
-The formation of plaques
Which statements is true regarding serum potassium (K +) levels? (Select all that
apply.)
-Hyperkalemia can result in weakness in the lower extremities.
-Hyperkalemia can be characterized by intestinal cramping.
-Hypokalemia can often cause muscle weakness.
-Hypokalemia can result in a paralytic ileus.
Cellular hypoxia results in
Failure of the sodium-potassium pump
Which cellular change is seen with chronic bronchitis?
Increased eosinophils
Which disease has the presence of Reed-Sternberg cells on histologic
examination?
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Hodgkin lymphoma
Which type of cellular adaptation would create the greatest concern if found on a
biopsy report?
Dysplasia
What assists in the diagnosis of multiple myeloma?
Bence Jones proteins
Which type of shock is characterized by generalized vasodilation and peripheral
pooling of blood? (Select all that apply.)
-Septic
-Neurogenic
-Anaphylatic
The pathogenesis of pneumonia includes the inhalation of microbial agents and
the resulting of which of the following? (Select all that apply.
-Inflammation
-Lung consolidation
-Formation of exudates
What is the primary cause of airway obstruction in patients with chronic
bronchitis?
Mucous plugs
Uncontrolled massive bleeding causes what type of shock?
Hypovolemic
Which is a modifiable risk factor for prevention of atherosclerosis?
Smoking
WGU PATHOPHYSIOLOGY MIDTERM EXAM LATEST VERSION -
2025/2026- 100+ Q AND ANS ALL THE BEST
Abnormal new cellular growth is referred to as
Neoplasia
How many liters of blood are circulating in the human body at any one time?
4-6l
What is the marker of choice for detecting a myocardial infarction?
Elevated serum levels of cardiac troponin
Which is a risk factor associated with hypertension? (Select all that apply.)
-Age
-African American race
-History of tobacco smoking
Which pathogenetic change is associated with acute bronchitis? (Select all that
apply.)
-Swelling from exudation of fluid
-Loss of ciliary function
-Inflamed airways
Which is true regarding hemophilia A?
It is caused by factor VII deficiency.
Which is a malignant disorder of mature antibody-secreting B lymphocytes or
plasma cells?
, 2
Multiple myeloma
The pathogenesis of tuberculosis includes the entrance of mycobacteria into the
lungs and the resulting of which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
-Calcification
-Ghon tubercles
-Formation of granulomas
-Activation of macrophages
Atherosclerosis predisposes to a number of processes that are factors in
myocardial ischemia. These processes include
Thrombus Formation
Which offers the best prognosis for the cure of cancer?
Early Detection
Which statement is true regarding thalassemia?
It is a deficiency of one or more polypeptide chains.
Which is required for red blood cell production? (Select all that apply.)
-Iron
-Folate
-Vitamin B12
Which component of the blood is responsible for protecting the body by
phagocytosis of microorganisms and other debris?
Leukocytes
Which term is used to identify hypertension that has a specific disease as its
cause?
, 3
Secondary
Restoration of effective function is the goal of which level of prevention?
Teritary
Which restrictive disease is associated with the formation of an antigen-antibody
complex, causing fibrosis of the lung?
Hypersensitivity pneumonitis
The pathologic changes that occur in the development of coronary atherosclerotic
lesions include cell damage resulting from which of the following? (Select all that
apply.)
-The effects of oxidized lipids
-An inflammatory response
-The formation of plaques
Which statements is true regarding serum potassium (K +) levels? (Select all that
apply.)
-Hyperkalemia can result in weakness in the lower extremities.
-Hyperkalemia can be characterized by intestinal cramping.
-Hypokalemia can often cause muscle weakness.
-Hypokalemia can result in a paralytic ileus.
Cellular hypoxia results in
Failure of the sodium-potassium pump
Which cellular change is seen with chronic bronchitis?
Increased eosinophils
Which disease has the presence of Reed-Sternberg cells on histologic
examination?
, 4
Hodgkin lymphoma
Which type of cellular adaptation would create the greatest concern if found on a
biopsy report?
Dysplasia
What assists in the diagnosis of multiple myeloma?
Bence Jones proteins
Which type of shock is characterized by generalized vasodilation and peripheral
pooling of blood? (Select all that apply.)
-Septic
-Neurogenic
-Anaphylatic
The pathogenesis of pneumonia includes the inhalation of microbial agents and
the resulting of which of the following? (Select all that apply.
-Inflammation
-Lung consolidation
-Formation of exudates
What is the primary cause of airway obstruction in patients with chronic
bronchitis?
Mucous plugs
Uncontrolled massive bleeding causes what type of shock?
Hypovolemic
Which is a modifiable risk factor for prevention of atherosclerosis?
Smoking
