WGU PATHOPHYSIOLOGY D236 OA NEWEST 2025

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WGU PATHOPHYSIOLOGY D236 OA NEWEST 2025

COMPLETE EXAM| ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND

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What is a risk factor for malignant hypertension?

• Cirrhosis of the liver
• Kidney failure
• Diabetes
• Anemia

Correct Answer - b. Kidney failure

A patient record indicates a type of hypertension that is typically above 180/120 and can causa serious damage to organ tissue. It was treated as a medical emergency. Which type of hypertension did this patient have?

• Pulmonary
• Malignant
• Essential
• Renal

Correct Answer - b. Malignant

A patient presents with fatigue, fever, and right sweats. An echocardiogram showed vegetations. Which disease is described?

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• Pericarditis
• Myocarditis.
• Endocarditis

Correct Answer - d. Endocarditis

Which type of anemia is characterized by insufficient or totally absent RBC production and results in a patient having an inability to fight infection and having a tendency to bleed?

• Aplastic anemia
• Folic acid deficiency anemia
• Pernicious anemia
• Iron deficiency anemia

Correct Answer - a. Aplastic anemia

A patient record document reports fatigue, shortness of breath, and vomiting. The patient was given medication for crushing chest pain that radiated to the back and jaw. The patient's blood showed elevated cardiac enzyme levels.Which condition is described?

• Congestive heart failure
• Angina pectoris
• Atrial fibrillation
• Myocardial infarction

Correct Answer - d. Myocardial infarction

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pg. 3 What are known triggers for Vaso-occlusive crises, such as Sickle Cell Disease?

• Alkalosis and insomnia
• High-fat diet and hyperoxia
• Acidosis and dehydration
• Reduced stress and warm environmental temperature

Correct Answer - c. Acidosis and dehydration

The principal diagnosis in a patient's discharge summary is Bell's palsy.What is a condition that causes this?

• Lyme disease
• Cerebral aneurysm
• Alzheimer's disease
• Cerebrovascular accident

Correct Answer - a. Lyme disease

What are the common signs of retinoblastoma?

• Peripheral shadows and seeing black spots
• Clear iris and cloudy pupil
• Halos around lights and photopsia
• Strabismus and leukocoria

Correct Answer - d. Strabismus and leukocoria

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pg. 4 What are the common symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis?

• Abnormal Sweating
• Sudden Edema
• Constipation
• Weakness

Correct Answer - d. Weakness

What are samples of peripheral neuropathy?

• Uncontrolled movements and muscle weakness
• Chest pain and leg edema
• Hyperreflexia and enhanced sensation of the lower extremities
• Jugular vein distention and hematomas

Correct Answer - a. Uncontrolled movements and muscle weakness

A patient who has diabetes presents with mild fever, erythema, and edema in the groin area with drainage. Gram stain reveals a staphylococcal bacterial infection.Which condition is described?

• Dermatophytosis
• Carbuncle
• Pediculosis pubis
• Keratosis plans

Correct Answer - b. Carbuncle

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