WGU D027 OA Medical Conditions / WGU D027 Objective Assessment Final Exam
WGU D027 OA MEDICAL CONDITIONS / WGU D027 OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT
FINAL EXAM TEST BANK WITH 100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)||NEWEST VERSION!!
Pharmacotherapy used for a patient with peripheral artery disease and diabetes includes all of
the following except:
A. Aspirin
B. HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins)
C. Gabapentin
D. Metformin - ANSWER-C. Gabapentin
What is the intended therapeutic action of inhaled corticosteroids in patients with chronic
respiratory conditions
A. Reversal of fixed airway obstruction
B. Improvement of central respiratory drive
C. Reduction of airway inflammation
D. mucolytic activity - ANSWER-Reduction of airway inflammation
--Topical corticosteroids work to decrease inflammation locally where applied.
Which of the following conditions is contraindicated in using thrombotic therapy?
A. History of hemorrhagic stroke
B. Peptic ulcer disease
C. Concurrent use of Coumadin
D. Blood pressure of 160/100 mmHg - ANSWER-A. History of hemorrhagic stroke
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, WGU D027 OA Medical Conditions / WGU D027 Objective Assessment Final Exam
--Thrombolytic therapy can increase risk of recurrent hemorrhagic stroke in patients who have
this history.
Which hospitalized patient is highest risk for developing delirium?
A. An elderly male with COVID-19
B. A woman recently diagnosed with schizophrenia
C. A depressed Hispanic woman
D. A 70-year-old diabetic patient - ANSWER-A. An elderly male with COVID-19
--Delirium is associated with autonomic nervous system overactivity and typically develops in 2
to 3 days, most commonly in critical care units, post surgically, or during withdrawal from CNS
depressants (e.g., alcohol, narcotic agents).
A patient with chronic migraines arrives for a neurological evaluation. The neurologist
recommends preventative therapy. Which one (1) of the following medications is used to
prevent the frequency of chronic migraines?
A. Verapamil
B. Dihydroergotamine
C. Naproxen
D. Sumatriptan - ANSWER-A. Verapamil
-- Calcium channel blockers have demonstrated efficacy in investigative use for prophylaxis of
migraine and cluster headaches. In particular, verapamil, with its low side-effect profile, appears
to be a promising alternative to the currently available agents for prophylactic treatment of
chronic recurring headaches.
Which of the following antihypertensive mediations should the nurse practitioner avoid when
treating a patient with emphysema?
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, WGU D027 OA Medical Conditions / WGU D027 Objective Assessment Final Exam
A. Calcium channel blockers
B. Beta blockers
C. Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors
D. Diuretics - ANSWER-B. Beta blockers
--Beta blockers, specifically the beta-2 blockers result in bronchoconstriction therefore they
should be avoided in patients with chronic respiratory conditions.
Which vitamin may be used as concomitant therapy in managing a patient with schizophrenia?
A. Vitamin B1
B. Vitamin C
C. Vitamin D
D. Vitamin E - ANSWER-A. Vitamin B1
Recent evidence shows that the B vitamins decrease both positive and negative features of
schizophrenia.
A 29 yo pregnant patient presents with a pulmonary embolus (PE). Which medication should
the nurse anticipate giving?
A. low molecular weight heparin
B. Fondaparinux
C. Unfractionated heparin
D. Vitamin K - ANSWER-C. Unfractionated heparin
LMWH has less of an effect on thrombin compared to heparin
A nurse notes that a child has discoloration of several teeth. The nurse will ask about which
medication group?
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WGU D027 OA MEDICAL CONDITIONS / WGU D027 OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT
FINAL EXAM TEST BANK WITH 100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)||NEWEST VERSION!!
Pharmacotherapy used for a patient with peripheral artery disease and diabetes includes all of
the following except:
A. Aspirin
B. HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins)
C. Gabapentin
D. Metformin - ANSWER-C. Gabapentin
What is the intended therapeutic action of inhaled corticosteroids in patients with chronic
respiratory conditions
A. Reversal of fixed airway obstruction
B. Improvement of central respiratory drive
C. Reduction of airway inflammation
D. mucolytic activity - ANSWER-Reduction of airway inflammation
--Topical corticosteroids work to decrease inflammation locally where applied.
Which of the following conditions is contraindicated in using thrombotic therapy?
A. History of hemorrhagic stroke
B. Peptic ulcer disease
C. Concurrent use of Coumadin
D. Blood pressure of 160/100 mmHg - ANSWER-A. History of hemorrhagic stroke
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, WGU D027 OA Medical Conditions / WGU D027 Objective Assessment Final Exam
--Thrombolytic therapy can increase risk of recurrent hemorrhagic stroke in patients who have
this history.
Which hospitalized patient is highest risk for developing delirium?
A. An elderly male with COVID-19
B. A woman recently diagnosed with schizophrenia
C. A depressed Hispanic woman
D. A 70-year-old diabetic patient - ANSWER-A. An elderly male with COVID-19
--Delirium is associated with autonomic nervous system overactivity and typically develops in 2
to 3 days, most commonly in critical care units, post surgically, or during withdrawal from CNS
depressants (e.g., alcohol, narcotic agents).
A patient with chronic migraines arrives for a neurological evaluation. The neurologist
recommends preventative therapy. Which one (1) of the following medications is used to
prevent the frequency of chronic migraines?
A. Verapamil
B. Dihydroergotamine
C. Naproxen
D. Sumatriptan - ANSWER-A. Verapamil
-- Calcium channel blockers have demonstrated efficacy in investigative use for prophylaxis of
migraine and cluster headaches. In particular, verapamil, with its low side-effect profile, appears
to be a promising alternative to the currently available agents for prophylactic treatment of
chronic recurring headaches.
Which of the following antihypertensive mediations should the nurse practitioner avoid when
treating a patient with emphysema?
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, WGU D027 OA Medical Conditions / WGU D027 Objective Assessment Final Exam
A. Calcium channel blockers
B. Beta blockers
C. Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors
D. Diuretics - ANSWER-B. Beta blockers
--Beta blockers, specifically the beta-2 blockers result in bronchoconstriction therefore they
should be avoided in patients with chronic respiratory conditions.
Which vitamin may be used as concomitant therapy in managing a patient with schizophrenia?
A. Vitamin B1
B. Vitamin C
C. Vitamin D
D. Vitamin E - ANSWER-A. Vitamin B1
Recent evidence shows that the B vitamins decrease both positive and negative features of
schizophrenia.
A 29 yo pregnant patient presents with a pulmonary embolus (PE). Which medication should
the nurse anticipate giving?
A. low molecular weight heparin
B. Fondaparinux
C. Unfractionated heparin
D. Vitamin K - ANSWER-C. Unfractionated heparin
LMWH has less of an effect on thrombin compared to heparin
A nurse notes that a child has discoloration of several teeth. The nurse will ask about which
medication group?
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