WGU Pathophysiology Problem
Solving Exam Questions with
Accurate Marking Scheme Updated
2024/2025
What inhibits coagulation of the blood - correct answers
Vitamin K deficiency
What are characterized by pain and swelling, warmth and
redness around the site or location and is typically diagnosed by
an ultrasound or MRI. - correct answers Thrombosis or blood
clots
What do calcium-channel blockers do? - correct answers help to
control hypertension by inhibiting calcium ions from entering
cardiac muscle cells.
How are epidemics defined - correct answers Epidemics are
defined by age, gender, heredity, living conditions, social habits
and preexisting illnesses.
What are treatments for frequent otitis media and chronic sore
throat? - correct answers Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
What are three pathological responses of the lymphatic system -
correct answers elephantiasis, splenomegaly, and infectious
mononucleosis
,What has the best survival rates for multiple myeloma - correct
answers Chemotherapy and bone marrow transplant have the
best survival rates
What do self antigens trigger - correct answers autoimmune
hypersensitivity triggers those
How are myocardial infarctions diagnosed? - correct answers
ECG readings, troponin levels, and creatine kinase levels.
Increased blood flow does what - correct answers Backups up
into pulmonary circulation and causes shortness of breath
How can Atherosclerosis be diagnosed - correct answers by a
lab test known as CRP.
What are signs of congestive heart failure - correct answers
increased fatigue, shortness of breath, and edema of extremities.
What can be exemplified by frequent fainting, low blood pressure
and low body temperature. - correct answers hypotension
What is a cause of lower extermity edemy and elevated blood
pressure - correct answers Renin
Kussmaul respirations - correct answers Deep, rapid breathing;
usually the result of an accumulation of certain acids when
insulin is not available in the body.
, Hyperapnea - correct answers abnormally rapid deep breathing
Dyspnea - correct answers difficult or labored breathing
What can often improve and prolong the quality of life for those
with COPD. - correct answers External oxygen
What can slow or reverse the progression of COPD - correct
answers smoking cessation
What is characterized by damaged areas on the nerve conducting
cells slowing the transmission of nerve impulses - correct
answers Multiple sclerosis
What is used record a human's brain waives to diagnose
neurologic diseases. - correct answers EEG
What is used to view pictures of tissue and bones of the brain
and surrounding areas. - correct answers CT
Meningitis can be characterized - correct answers
Characterized by headache, stiff next, nausea, and vomiting.
How is Renal colic treated - correct answers pain analgesics
What is manifestation of uncontrolled diabetes and alcoholism
and shows itself in pain and numbness of the extremities -
correct answers peripheral neuropathy
Solving Exam Questions with
Accurate Marking Scheme Updated
2024/2025
What inhibits coagulation of the blood - correct answers
Vitamin K deficiency
What are characterized by pain and swelling, warmth and
redness around the site or location and is typically diagnosed by
an ultrasound or MRI. - correct answers Thrombosis or blood
clots
What do calcium-channel blockers do? - correct answers help to
control hypertension by inhibiting calcium ions from entering
cardiac muscle cells.
How are epidemics defined - correct answers Epidemics are
defined by age, gender, heredity, living conditions, social habits
and preexisting illnesses.
What are treatments for frequent otitis media and chronic sore
throat? - correct answers Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
What are three pathological responses of the lymphatic system -
correct answers elephantiasis, splenomegaly, and infectious
mononucleosis
,What has the best survival rates for multiple myeloma - correct
answers Chemotherapy and bone marrow transplant have the
best survival rates
What do self antigens trigger - correct answers autoimmune
hypersensitivity triggers those
How are myocardial infarctions diagnosed? - correct answers
ECG readings, troponin levels, and creatine kinase levels.
Increased blood flow does what - correct answers Backups up
into pulmonary circulation and causes shortness of breath
How can Atherosclerosis be diagnosed - correct answers by a
lab test known as CRP.
What are signs of congestive heart failure - correct answers
increased fatigue, shortness of breath, and edema of extremities.
What can be exemplified by frequent fainting, low blood pressure
and low body temperature. - correct answers hypotension
What is a cause of lower extermity edemy and elevated blood
pressure - correct answers Renin
Kussmaul respirations - correct answers Deep, rapid breathing;
usually the result of an accumulation of certain acids when
insulin is not available in the body.
, Hyperapnea - correct answers abnormally rapid deep breathing
Dyspnea - correct answers difficult or labored breathing
What can often improve and prolong the quality of life for those
with COPD. - correct answers External oxygen
What can slow or reverse the progression of COPD - correct
answers smoking cessation
What is characterized by damaged areas on the nerve conducting
cells slowing the transmission of nerve impulses - correct
answers Multiple sclerosis
What is used record a human's brain waives to diagnose
neurologic diseases. - correct answers EEG
What is used to view pictures of tissue and bones of the brain
and surrounding areas. - correct answers CT
Meningitis can be characterized - correct answers
Characterized by headache, stiff next, nausea, and vomiting.
How is Renal colic treated - correct answers pain analgesics
What is manifestation of uncontrolled diabetes and alcoholism
and shows itself in pain and numbness of the extremities -
correct answers peripheral neuropathy
