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WGU D116 UNIT 7 OA REVIEW EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS 100%
GUARANTEED PASS (LATEST UPDATE)
A 16-year-old female presents to a clinic to discuss contraception. She
would like to start an oral contraceptive and has no contraindications for
estrogen. She also asks an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) if
there is anything she can take to help with her acne. Which FDA-approved
medication will specifically manage both issues? - ANS ✓Drospirenon
4th gen combined oral contraceptive and is indicated for treatment of acne
An advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) is treating a 37-year-old
female who is requesting birth control. The APRN prescribes a combination
oral contraceptive.Which item is an absolute contraindication for the
classification of medication the APRN is prescribing? - ANS ✓Smoking
A patient is highly interested in pursuing the use of supplements in
addition to more traditional medical treatments for a variety of problems.
The advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) has a concern about only
one of the items that was mentioned by the patient due to its low
efficacy.Which item is of concern to the APRN? - ANS ✓Ginkgo biloba for
prevention of dementia
A 43-year-old male has type 2 diabetes, hypertension, depression, and
obesity. He is currently on the following medications: 50 mg losartan qd,
1000 mg metformin bid, atorvastatin 20 mg, and escitalopram 10 mg. The
patient has previously tried liraglutide but only lost 6.5 lbs. During his visit
he says, "I'm just so frustrated with my weight. Nothing seems to work, and
I don't know what to do."His vital signs are as follows:BP: 134/88HR:
80SpO2: 98%T: 98.7Height: 6'Weight: 325 lbs.In addition to discussing
therapeutic lifestyle modifications such as diet and exercise, the team
dietitian and therapist are helping with behavioral changes.Which
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treatment plan addition is appropriate for this patient? - ANS ✓Discuss
bariatric surgery because the pt has failed at lifestyle changes and meds
A 48-year-old patient is diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. The patient's initial
HbA1c level is 7.5, and the serum creatinine level is 1.0 mg/dL. Which first-
line medication is indicated for this patient? - ANS ✓Metformin
1st line treatment for type 2 DM with normal renal function
A patient presents to a clinic with a history of chronic liver disease and
hepatic encephalopathy. An advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) has
noticed that the patient has an elevated ammonia level.
Which laxative should the APRN prescribe to enhance intestinal excretion
of this substance? - ANS ✓Lactulose
Enhances intestinal excretion of ammonia
An advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) diagnosed a patient with
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) and is reviewing medications to treat this
condition. The APRN decides to use tetracycline as one of the antibiotics to
treat this condition.Why should this medication be avoided in pregnant
women and children? - ANS ✓Stains developing teeth
Should not be used in children and or pregnant women
A patient refilled a long-standing levothyroxine prescription at the
pharmacy. The pills are usually white, but this time they are yellow. The
bottle has the correct dose and directions on it, but the generic
manufacturer is different. When the patient questions the situation, the
patient is told that the previous generic formulation is no longer available.
The patient contacts an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) for
assistance.
WGU D116
WGU
WGU D116 UNIT 7 OA REVIEW EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS 100%
GUARANTEED PASS (LATEST UPDATE)
A 16-year-old female presents to a clinic to discuss contraception. She
would like to start an oral contraceptive and has no contraindications for
estrogen. She also asks an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) if
there is anything she can take to help with her acne. Which FDA-approved
medication will specifically manage both issues? - ANS ✓Drospirenon
4th gen combined oral contraceptive and is indicated for treatment of acne
An advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) is treating a 37-year-old
female who is requesting birth control. The APRN prescribes a combination
oral contraceptive.Which item is an absolute contraindication for the
classification of medication the APRN is prescribing? - ANS ✓Smoking
A patient is highly interested in pursuing the use of supplements in
addition to more traditional medical treatments for a variety of problems.
The advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) has a concern about only
one of the items that was mentioned by the patient due to its low
efficacy.Which item is of concern to the APRN? - ANS ✓Ginkgo biloba for
prevention of dementia
A 43-year-old male has type 2 diabetes, hypertension, depression, and
obesity. He is currently on the following medications: 50 mg losartan qd,
1000 mg metformin bid, atorvastatin 20 mg, and escitalopram 10 mg. The
patient has previously tried liraglutide but only lost 6.5 lbs. During his visit
he says, "I'm just so frustrated with my weight. Nothing seems to work, and
I don't know what to do."His vital signs are as follows:BP: 134/88HR:
80SpO2: 98%T: 98.7Height: 6'Weight: 325 lbs.In addition to discussing
therapeutic lifestyle modifications such as diet and exercise, the team
dietitian and therapist are helping with behavioral changes.Which
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treatment plan addition is appropriate for this patient? - ANS ✓Discuss
bariatric surgery because the pt has failed at lifestyle changes and meds
A 48-year-old patient is diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. The patient's initial
HbA1c level is 7.5, and the serum creatinine level is 1.0 mg/dL. Which first-
line medication is indicated for this patient? - ANS ✓Metformin
1st line treatment for type 2 DM with normal renal function
A patient presents to a clinic with a history of chronic liver disease and
hepatic encephalopathy. An advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) has
noticed that the patient has an elevated ammonia level.
Which laxative should the APRN prescribe to enhance intestinal excretion
of this substance? - ANS ✓Lactulose
Enhances intestinal excretion of ammonia
An advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) diagnosed a patient with
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) and is reviewing medications to treat this
condition. The APRN decides to use tetracycline as one of the antibiotics to
treat this condition.Why should this medication be avoided in pregnant
women and children? - ANS ✓Stains developing teeth
Should not be used in children and or pregnant women
A patient refilled a long-standing levothyroxine prescription at the
pharmacy. The pills are usually white, but this time they are yellow. The
bottle has the correct dose and directions on it, but the generic
manufacturer is different. When the patient questions the situation, the
patient is told that the previous generic formulation is no longer available.
The patient contacts an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) for
assistance.
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