WGU D441 OA Pharmacology / WGU D441 Pharmacology Objective
Assessment
WGU D441 OA PHARMACOLOGY / WGU D441 PHARMACOLOGY
OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT FINAL EXAM NEWEST 2025/2026
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED
A+||BRAND NEW VERSION!!
A client is receiving orlistat as part of a weight management program. Which
ongoing assessment should be included in the plan of care to determine the
effectiveness of the medication?
A. Serum protein levels.
B. Body mass index (BMI).
C. Daily calorie count.
D. Depression screening.
B. Body mass index (BMI).
The nurse is teaching a client who has been diagnosed with human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV) about the antiretroviral medication regimen. Which
statement provided by the client requires additional instruction by the nurse?
A. HIV infection is not cured by the antiretroviral regimen.
B. The viral load can be decreased to an undetectable level.
C. The medications, can decrease acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
related complications.
D. Antiretroviral medication prevents the transmission of the virus.
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, WGU D441 OA Pharmacology / WGU D441 Pharmacology Objective
Assessment
D. Antiretroviral medication prevents the transmission of the virus.
A glucagon emergency kit is prescribed for a client with type 1 diabetes mellitus.
When should the nurse instruct the client and family that glucagon needs to be
administered?
A. Before meals to prevent hyperglycemia.
B. When signs of severe hypoglycemia occur.
C. At the onset of signs of diabetic ketoacidosis.
D. When unable to eat during sick days.
B. When signs of severe hypoglycemia occur.
A client who received a renal transplant three months ago is readmitted to the
acute care unit with signs of graft rejection. While taking the client's history, the
nurse determines that the client has been self-administering St. John's Wort, an
herbal preparation, on the advice of a friend. Which information is most
significant about this finding?
A. St. John's Wort can decrease plasma concentrations of cyclosporine.
B. Adding the herb can decrease the need for corticosteroids.
C. Ingestion of St. John's Wort can reduce the client's intake of sodium.
D. The client probably used this herb to treat depression.
A. St. John's Wort can decrease plasma concentrations of cyclosporine
A female client starts a new prescription, oxybutynin, for symptoms of an
overactive bladder. The client tells the nurse that she is training to run in a half-
marathon. Which instruction should the nurse emphasize?
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Assessment
A. Avoid crowds to help prevent acquiring infections.
B. Take measures to avoid dehydration and over-heating.
C. Wear padding to protect from bruising if a fall occurs.
D. Keep skin and eyes covered to protect from sun injury.
B. Take measures to avoid dehydration and over-heating
male client is admitted for observation because he is reporting progressively
increasing fatigue over the past month and a brief episode of dizziness that
occurred today. He has a history of heartburn and indigestion that he self-treats
with ibuprofen and antacids. Which assessment finding should the nurse report
immediately to the healthcare provider?
Reference Ranges:
Hemoglobin [14 to 18 g/dL (8.7 to 11.2 mmol/L)]
Hematocrit [42% to 52% (0.42 to 0.52 volume fraction)]
Gastric pH [1.5 to 3.5]
A. Hematocrit 42% (0.42 volume fraction).
B. Gastric pH 2.0.
C. Positive guaiac of stool.
D. Hemoglobin 13 g/dL (8.07 mmol/L).
B. Gastric pH 2.0.
A client with benign prostatic hyperplasia receives a new prescription of
tamsulosin. Which intervention should the nurse perform to monitor for an
adverse reaction?
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Assessment
WGU D441 OA PHARMACOLOGY / WGU D441 PHARMACOLOGY
OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT FINAL EXAM NEWEST 2025/2026
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED
A+||BRAND NEW VERSION!!
A client is receiving orlistat as part of a weight management program. Which
ongoing assessment should be included in the plan of care to determine the
effectiveness of the medication?
A. Serum protein levels.
B. Body mass index (BMI).
C. Daily calorie count.
D. Depression screening.
B. Body mass index (BMI).
The nurse is teaching a client who has been diagnosed with human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV) about the antiretroviral medication regimen. Which
statement provided by the client requires additional instruction by the nurse?
A. HIV infection is not cured by the antiretroviral regimen.
B. The viral load can be decreased to an undetectable level.
C. The medications, can decrease acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
related complications.
D. Antiretroviral medication prevents the transmission of the virus.
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, WGU D441 OA Pharmacology / WGU D441 Pharmacology Objective
Assessment
D. Antiretroviral medication prevents the transmission of the virus.
A glucagon emergency kit is prescribed for a client with type 1 diabetes mellitus.
When should the nurse instruct the client and family that glucagon needs to be
administered?
A. Before meals to prevent hyperglycemia.
B. When signs of severe hypoglycemia occur.
C. At the onset of signs of diabetic ketoacidosis.
D. When unable to eat during sick days.
B. When signs of severe hypoglycemia occur.
A client who received a renal transplant three months ago is readmitted to the
acute care unit with signs of graft rejection. While taking the client's history, the
nurse determines that the client has been self-administering St. John's Wort, an
herbal preparation, on the advice of a friend. Which information is most
significant about this finding?
A. St. John's Wort can decrease plasma concentrations of cyclosporine.
B. Adding the herb can decrease the need for corticosteroids.
C. Ingestion of St. John's Wort can reduce the client's intake of sodium.
D. The client probably used this herb to treat depression.
A. St. John's Wort can decrease plasma concentrations of cyclosporine
A female client starts a new prescription, oxybutynin, for symptoms of an
overactive bladder. The client tells the nurse that she is training to run in a half-
marathon. Which instruction should the nurse emphasize?
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, WGU D441 OA Pharmacology / WGU D441 Pharmacology Objective
Assessment
A. Avoid crowds to help prevent acquiring infections.
B. Take measures to avoid dehydration and over-heating.
C. Wear padding to protect from bruising if a fall occurs.
D. Keep skin and eyes covered to protect from sun injury.
B. Take measures to avoid dehydration and over-heating
male client is admitted for observation because he is reporting progressively
increasing fatigue over the past month and a brief episode of dizziness that
occurred today. He has a history of heartburn and indigestion that he self-treats
with ibuprofen and antacids. Which assessment finding should the nurse report
immediately to the healthcare provider?
Reference Ranges:
Hemoglobin [14 to 18 g/dL (8.7 to 11.2 mmol/L)]
Hematocrit [42% to 52% (0.42 to 0.52 volume fraction)]
Gastric pH [1.5 to 3.5]
A. Hematocrit 42% (0.42 volume fraction).
B. Gastric pH 2.0.
C. Positive guaiac of stool.
D. Hemoglobin 13 g/dL (8.07 mmol/L).
B. Gastric pH 2.0.
A client with benign prostatic hyperplasia receives a new prescription of
tamsulosin. Which intervention should the nurse perform to monitor for an
adverse reaction?
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