WGU D115 OA ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM
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Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) - CORRECT ANSWER-The GCS is scored between 3
and 15, 3 being the worst and 15 the best.
Severe TBI GCS Score - CORRECT ANSWER-A GCS score of 3-8 describes a
severe TBI.
Obsessions - CORRECT ANSWER-Obsessions are recurrent and persistent
thoughts, impulses, or images that cause distressing emotions such as anxiety
or disgust.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Characteristics - CORRECT ANSWER-
Impaired concentration and irritability are major characteristics of GAD.
Schizophrenia Symptoms - CORRECT ANSWER-The characteristics of
schizophrenia are paranoia, delusions, tangential thoughts, suspiciousness,
disorganized behavior, and hallucinations.
Acute Otitis Media - CORRECT ANSWER-The classic presentation of otitis
media is otalgia, muffled hearing, popping sensation, and a recent history of a
cold or flare up of allergic rhinitis.
,Peritonsillar Abscess - CORRECT ANSWER-Peritonsillar abscess is
characterized by severe sore throat, pain or difficulty swallowing, jaw muscle
spasms, and a hot potato voice.
Graves' Disease - CORRECT ANSWER-Graves' disease, an autoimmune
condition also known as 'diffuse toxic goiter' is the most common cause of
hyperthyroidism in this age group.
Insulin Resistance Finding - CORRECT ANSWER-Triglycerides > 150mg/dL is
associated with increasing insulin resistance.
Postprandial Glucose Level Influencer - CORRECT ANSWER-Carbohydrate is a
macronutrient with the greatest impact on the postprandial glucose levels.
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus - CORRECT ANSWER-Type 1 DM is associated with
beta cell destruction leading to absolute insulin deficiency resulting in
significant hyperglycemia and potential for ketoacidosis.
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Risk Factors - CORRECT ANSWER-Major risk factors
are heredity and obesity.
Endometrial Cancer Risk Factor - CORRECT ANSWER-Oral contraceptives have
been shown to reduce the incidence of endometrial cancer.
Mixed Precocious Puberty - CORRECT ANSWER-Mixed precocious puberty
cases the child to develop some secondary characteristics of the opposite sex,
such as the feminization of a boy.
,Delayed Puberty Cause - CORRECT ANSWER-In 95% of cases, delayed puberty
is physiologic in nature.
Priapism Association - CORRECT ANSWER-Priapism has been associated with
the abuse of certain substances.
Priapism - CORRECT ANSWER-Prolonged penile erection, often idiopathic.
Cocaine - CORRECT ANSWER-Substance associated with priapism.
Ovulation - CORRECT ANSWER-Triggered by a sudden increase of LH.
Follicular cyst - CORRECT ANSWER-Develops when no dominant follicle
matures.
Immunoglobulin E (IgE) - CORRECT ANSWER-Antibody involved in asthma
pathophysiology.
Airway remodeling - CORRECT ANSWER-Long-term damage from
uncontrolled airway inflammation.
Angiotensin II - CORRECT ANSWER-Hormone linked to myocardial
hypertrophy in hypertension.
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