WGU D027 Medical Conditions and Treatments Complete
Study Guide 2026 | Latest Update | Graded A+
1. If a patient presents with symptoms of hypothyroidism, which lab test result
would you expect to be elevated?
Thyroid antibodies
TSH levels
Total T3 levels
Free T4 levels
2. A patient taking Florinef presents with elevated blood pressure and low
potassium levels. What might be the underlying cause?
Adrenal insufficiency
Dietary potassium deficiency
Kidney dysfunction
Side effects of Florinef
3. If a patient with Crohn's disease experiences severe abdominal pain and
diarrhea, what might be a recommended diagnostic test to assess their
condition?
MRI of the brain
Blood glucose test
Colonoscopy
Chest X-ray
,4. If a patient with emphysema is exposed to a high level of environmental
pollutants, what might be the expected impact on their condition?
Improvement in lung function due to increased airflow
Worsening of inflammation and accelerated destruction of alveolar
walls
No significant change in symptoms
Enhanced ability to clear mucus from the lungs
5. Which hypertensive medication would you prescribe to a patient with
diabetes?
metoprolol
hydrochlorothiazide
lisinopril
prazosin
6. TSH Normal adult value:
0.7-6.4 mU/L
70-125 mg?dL
6-20 mg/dL
0.4-4.2 mU/L
7. Which of these conditions could lead to ataxia?
Cerebellum aplasia or hypolasia
Cerebrallar hyperplasia
Cerebellum damage
, Cerebellum aplasia/hypoplasia or cerebellum damage
8. Cushing's syndrome is caused by increased levels of:
Vasopressin
Oxytocin
Cortisol
Thyroxine
9. Describe the primary impact of Hashimoto's disease on the thyroid gland.
Hashimoto's disease causes the thyroid gland to overproduce
hormones.
Hashimoto's disease leads to inflammation and destruction of the
thyroid gland, resulting in hypothyroidism.
Hashimoto's disease has no effect on the thyroid gland.
Hashimoto's disease only affects the adrenal glands.
10. Which organ is primarily affected by cystic fibrosis?
Heart
Liver
Lungs
Kidneys
11. What is the first line of treatment commonly recommended for
uncomplicated hypertension?
Beta-blockers
Thiazide diuretics
, Calcium channel blockers
ACE inhibitors
12. If a patient presents with symptoms of shortness of breath and fatigue, what
diagnostic test would be most appropriate to assess for left-sided heart
failure?
X-ray of the abdomen
Echocardiogram
MRI of the brain
Blood glucose test
13. Describe the physical manifestations associated with Cushing's syndrome
and their significance.
Cushing's syndrome is characterized by physical changes such as
an overbite and buffalo hump, which result from excess cortisol
levels affecting fat distribution and bone structure.
Cushing's syndrome leads to weight loss and muscle wasting due to
low cortisol levels.
Cushing's syndrome is marked by thyroid hormone imbalance leading
to goiter.
Cushing's syndrome causes increased insulin sensitivity and weight
loss.
14. Interpret the significance of an ejection fraction of 50% in terms of heart
function.
An ejection fraction of 50% suggests the heart is functioning at
optimal capacity.
Study Guide 2026 | Latest Update | Graded A+
1. If a patient presents with symptoms of hypothyroidism, which lab test result
would you expect to be elevated?
Thyroid antibodies
TSH levels
Total T3 levels
Free T4 levels
2. A patient taking Florinef presents with elevated blood pressure and low
potassium levels. What might be the underlying cause?
Adrenal insufficiency
Dietary potassium deficiency
Kidney dysfunction
Side effects of Florinef
3. If a patient with Crohn's disease experiences severe abdominal pain and
diarrhea, what might be a recommended diagnostic test to assess their
condition?
MRI of the brain
Blood glucose test
Colonoscopy
Chest X-ray
,4. If a patient with emphysema is exposed to a high level of environmental
pollutants, what might be the expected impact on their condition?
Improvement in lung function due to increased airflow
Worsening of inflammation and accelerated destruction of alveolar
walls
No significant change in symptoms
Enhanced ability to clear mucus from the lungs
5. Which hypertensive medication would you prescribe to a patient with
diabetes?
metoprolol
hydrochlorothiazide
lisinopril
prazosin
6. TSH Normal adult value:
0.7-6.4 mU/L
70-125 mg?dL
6-20 mg/dL
0.4-4.2 mU/L
7. Which of these conditions could lead to ataxia?
Cerebellum aplasia or hypolasia
Cerebrallar hyperplasia
Cerebellum damage
, Cerebellum aplasia/hypoplasia or cerebellum damage
8. Cushing's syndrome is caused by increased levels of:
Vasopressin
Oxytocin
Cortisol
Thyroxine
9. Describe the primary impact of Hashimoto's disease on the thyroid gland.
Hashimoto's disease causes the thyroid gland to overproduce
hormones.
Hashimoto's disease leads to inflammation and destruction of the
thyroid gland, resulting in hypothyroidism.
Hashimoto's disease has no effect on the thyroid gland.
Hashimoto's disease only affects the adrenal glands.
10. Which organ is primarily affected by cystic fibrosis?
Heart
Liver
Lungs
Kidneys
11. What is the first line of treatment commonly recommended for
uncomplicated hypertension?
Beta-blockers
Thiazide diuretics
, Calcium channel blockers
ACE inhibitors
12. If a patient presents with symptoms of shortness of breath and fatigue, what
diagnostic test would be most appropriate to assess for left-sided heart
failure?
X-ray of the abdomen
Echocardiogram
MRI of the brain
Blood glucose test
13. Describe the physical manifestations associated with Cushing's syndrome
and their significance.
Cushing's syndrome is characterized by physical changes such as
an overbite and buffalo hump, which result from excess cortisol
levels affecting fat distribution and bone structure.
Cushing's syndrome leads to weight loss and muscle wasting due to
low cortisol levels.
Cushing's syndrome is marked by thyroid hormone imbalance leading
to goiter.
Cushing's syndrome causes increased insulin sensitivity and weight
loss.
14. Interpret the significance of an ejection fraction of 50% in terms of heart
function.
An ejection fraction of 50% suggests the heart is functioning at
optimal capacity.
