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WGU PATHOPHYSIOLOGY D236 EXAM
2025/2026 | COMPREHENSIVE Q&A FOR
GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Describe how your body responds to an infection. -correct-answer-T cells produce
cytokines, which stimulate B cells. B cells produce antibodies.
Identify role of DNA changes in congenital abnormalities. -correct-answer-
Mutations in genes or chromosomal abnormalities
How does development disrupts congenital abnormalities? -correct-answer-
Alterations of DNA
Describes factors that disrupt homeostasis and how disruptions affect wellbeing. -
correct-answer-(ex) Fluid and electrolyte shifts can cause n/v or dysrhythmias.
Explain RAAS -correct-answer-Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system
1. Reduce blood flow causes kidneys to release renin
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> produce angiotensin I > converts angiotensin I to angiotensin II >
vasoconstriction > release aldosterone > kidneys conserve sodium and water >
Result less water lost in urine and blood pressure maintained.
DKA -correct-answer-increased anion gap, decreased HCO3
How do kidneys compensate for alkalosis -correct-answer-retain H and excrete
HCO3
Untreated acidosis leads to an increase in which electrolyte? -correct-answer-
Potassium
West Nile Virus -correct-answer-Transmitted through the bite of an infected
mosquito. Severe signs and symptoms; high fever, headache and stiff neck
Lyme disease -correct-answer-Tick-borne disease caused by the spirochete
Borrelia burgdorferi.
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common characteristics of chronic digestive system disorders -correct-answer-
(Celiac, Chron's, Colitis...) Abdominal pain, weight loss, changes in urination/bowel
movements, bleeding, diarrhea, n/v....
common characteristics of acute digestive system disorders -correct-answer-
(GERD, IBS, Hiatal hernia...) Abd pain, bleeding, bloating, diarrhea, heartburn, n/v
pyelonephritis -correct-answer-Inflammation of the renal pelvis and kidney;
caused by bacterial infection (commonly E. Coli)
glomerulonephritis -correct-answer-inflammation of the glomeruli in the kidneys
from injury or illness
renal calculi (kidney stones) -correct-answer--Minerals in urine crystallize
-Most can pass, but some become too big and obstruct a ureter
renal cell carcinoma -correct-answer-cancerous tumor that arises from kidney
tubule cells; flank pain, hematuria, abd lump
WGU PATHOPHYSIOLOGY D236 EXAM
2025/2026 | COMPREHENSIVE Q&A FOR
GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Describe how your body responds to an infection. -correct-answer-T cells produce
cytokines, which stimulate B cells. B cells produce antibodies.
Identify role of DNA changes in congenital abnormalities. -correct-answer-
Mutations in genes or chromosomal abnormalities
How does development disrupts congenital abnormalities? -correct-answer-
Alterations of DNA
Describes factors that disrupt homeostasis and how disruptions affect wellbeing. -
correct-answer-(ex) Fluid and electrolyte shifts can cause n/v or dysrhythmias.
Explain RAAS -correct-answer-Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system
1. Reduce blood flow causes kidneys to release renin
,2|Page
> produce angiotensin I > converts angiotensin I to angiotensin II >
vasoconstriction > release aldosterone > kidneys conserve sodium and water >
Result less water lost in urine and blood pressure maintained.
DKA -correct-answer-increased anion gap, decreased HCO3
How do kidneys compensate for alkalosis -correct-answer-retain H and excrete
HCO3
Untreated acidosis leads to an increase in which electrolyte? -correct-answer-
Potassium
West Nile Virus -correct-answer-Transmitted through the bite of an infected
mosquito. Severe signs and symptoms; high fever, headache and stiff neck
Lyme disease -correct-answer-Tick-borne disease caused by the spirochete
Borrelia burgdorferi.
, 3|Page
common characteristics of chronic digestive system disorders -correct-answer-
(Celiac, Chron's, Colitis...) Abdominal pain, weight loss, changes in urination/bowel
movements, bleeding, diarrhea, n/v....
common characteristics of acute digestive system disorders -correct-answer-
(GERD, IBS, Hiatal hernia...) Abd pain, bleeding, bloating, diarrhea, heartburn, n/v
pyelonephritis -correct-answer-Inflammation of the renal pelvis and kidney;
caused by bacterial infection (commonly E. Coli)
glomerulonephritis -correct-answer-inflammation of the glomeruli in the kidneys
from injury or illness
renal calculi (kidney stones) -correct-answer--Minerals in urine crystallize
-Most can pass, but some become too big and obstruct a ureter
renal cell carcinoma -correct-answer-cancerous tumor that arises from kidney
tubule cells; flank pain, hematuria, abd lump
