WGU D027 OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT 2026 COMPREHENSIVE EXAM

WGU D027 OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT 2026
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM

◉ Group b strep causes. Answer: newborn illness


◉ S. Pneumoniae causes. Answer: otitis media and pneumonia (peds
population)


◉ Common meds to treat c-diff are. Answer: metronidazole,
fidaxomicin, vanco


◉ What are beta lactam ATBs. Answer: Penicillin, carbapenems,
cephalosporins


◉ Cephalosporin 1st generation meds. Answer: Suffix FA or PHA:
cephalexin, cefazolin


◉ Cephalosporin 3rd generation meds. Answer: Suffix ONE, TEN,
IME: ceftriaxone, cetabuten, cefotaxime


◉ Cephalosporin 4th generation med. Answer: Suffix PI: cefepime

, ◉ Cephalosporin 5th generation meds. Answer: Suffix TOL or ROL:
ceftolozone, ceftaroline


◉ Cephalosporins should be avoided in the newborn population due
to. Answer: Risk for jaundice


◉ Loop Diuretics. Answer: Furosemide: Suffix EMIDE; MOA: block
water absorption/increased UOP; ADRs: low K, low BP, ototoxicity,
nephrotoxicity; Contradindications: auditory, renal impairment, low
K threats


◉ Thiazide diuretic info. Answer: HCTZ: MOA: block water
reabsoprtion in distal tube of nephron; ADRs: low K, high uric acid,
high calcium; contraindicated: low K threats, gout, sulfa allergy


◉ Potassium sparing diuretic (aldosterone antagonist). Answer:
Spironolactone; MOA: aldosterone inhibited; ADRs: high K, estrogen
effects; contraindications: high K threats (>5.5)


◉ ACE inhibitor info. Answer: Suffix: PRIL (Lisinopril); ADRs: high K,
angioedema (swelling of skin), dry cough; contraindications: caution
in diuretic use