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WGU D115 ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OBJECTIVE ASSESMENT LATEST ACTUAL VERSION A, B, C AND STUDY GUIDES ALL 700 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
WGU D115 ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OBJECTIVE
ASSESMENT LATEST 2024-2025 ACTUAL VERSION A, B, C
AND STUDY GUIDES ALL 700 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
WGU D115 ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OBJECTIVE ASSESMENT A
A young adult female patient presents to the clinic with complaints of nervousness,
tremulousness, palpitations, heat intolerance, fatigue, weight loss, and polyphagia. After a
complete history and physical, along with thyroid function tests, the FNP makes the diagnosis of
hyperthyroidism, recognizing that the most common cause of this condition is:
Graves' disease, an autoimmune condition also known as "diffuse toxic goiter" is the most
common cause of hyperthyroidism in this age group.
During an evaluation of a patient with prediabetes, the FNP identifies which finding in the
patient's objective data that is associated with the increasing insulin resistance?
Improper use of glucose increases the release of free fatty acids which elevates triglycerides.
When prescribing a meal plan for the patient with type 2 diabetes, the FNP tells the patient that
the macronutrient with the most influence on the postprandial glucose level is:
A) Fiber
B) Fat
C) Protein
D) Carbohydrate - ANSWER-D) Carbohydrate
Carbohydrate is a macronutrient with the greatest impact on the postprandial glucose levels.
Which of the following characteristics applies to type 1 diabetes mellitus?
A) Significant hyperglycemia and ketoacidosis result from a lack of insulin.
B) This condition is commonly diagnoses on routine examination or work-up for other health
problems.
C) Initial response to oral sulfonylureas is usually favorable.
D) Insulin resistance is a significant part of the diease. - ANSWER-A) Significant hyperglycemia
and ketoacidosis result from a lack of insulin.
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Type 1 DM is associated with beta cell destruction leading to absolute insulin deficiency
resulting in significant hyperglycemia and potential for ketoacidosis.
Which of the following characteristics applies to type 2 diabetes mellitus?
A) Major risk factors are heredity and obesity
B) Pear-shaped body type is commonly found
C) Exogenous insulin is needed for control of the disease
D) Physical activity increases insulin resistance - ANSWER-A) Major risk factors are heredity and
obesity
Risk factors of type 2 DM include increasing age, obesity, race, and genetics.
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for endometrial cancer?
A) Obesity
B) Oral contraceptive use
C) Unopposed estrogen use
D) Advancing age, greater than 50 years - ANSWER-B) Oral contraceptive use
Oral contraceptives have been shown to reduce the incidence of endometrial cancer.
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The FNP understands the the most accurate explanation for the diagnosis of mixed precocious
puberty is:
A) When a child develops some secondary sex characteristics of the opposite sex.
B) When a child does not develop any identifiable external sex organs.
C) When early puberty occurs due to multiple, integrated causative effects.
D) When early puberty has signs of physical and hormonal abnormalities. - ANSWER-A) When a
child develops some secondary sex characteristics of the opposite sex.
Mixed precocious puberty cases the child to develop some secondary characteristics of the
opposite sex, such as the feminization of a boy.
In the majority of children experiencing delayed puberty, the problem is caused by:
A) Disruption of the hypothalamus.
B) Disruption of the pituitary.
C) Deficiencies in estrogen or testosterone.
D) Physiologic delays in maturation. - ANSWER-D) Physiologic delays in maturation.
In 95% of cases, delayed puberty is physiologic in nature.
Priapism has been associated with the abuse of which substance?
A) Marijuana
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