WGU PATHOPHYSIOLOGY: STUDY
GUIDE EXAM, 2025/2026 WITH
CORRECT/ACCURATE ANSWERS
The phase of metabolism where simple substances are made into
complex ones. - CORRECT ANSWERS- Anabolism
What can often improve and prolong the quality of life for those
with CPOD? - CORRECT ANSWERS- External oxygen
What is used to record a human's brain waves to diagnose
neurologic diseases? - CORRECT ANSWERS- An
electroencephalogram (EEG)
What can be characterized by a headache, stiff neck, nausea, and
vomiting? - CORRECT ANSWERS- Meningitis
What can renal colic be treated by? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Analgesics
What is a manifestation of uncontrolled diabetes and alcoholism
and shows itself in pain and numbness in the extremities? -
CORRECT ANSWERS- Peripheral neuropathy
, What can be a cause of edema and hypertension for a patient
with chronic renal failure? - CORRECT ANSWERS- Sodium
retention
What is a nervous system disease treated by dopamine
replacement therapy? - CORRECT ANSWERS- Parkinson's disease
What is a surgical procedure aimed at shattering renal calculi? -
CORRECT ANSWERS- Lithotripsy
What in the urine is indicative of pyuria (uti)? - CORRECT
ANSWERS- White blood cells
What is the recommended treatment if a patient is suffering from
chronic renal failure, vomiting, and fatigue? - CORRECT
ANSWERS- Hemodialysis
What does hemodialysis remove? - CORRECT ANSWERS- Toxins
such as urea and nitrogenous waste from the blood.
What effect can low cardiac output have? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
It can strain the kidneys and lead to organ disfunction
What is defined as a disease process in which there is a deficiency
of insulin hormone? - CORRECT ANSWERS- Diabetes mellitus
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