WGU D027 Exam Questions | 100% Correct
Answers | Verified | Latest 2025/2026 Version
What organ does cystic fibrosis affect? - CORRECT ANSWERS Affects the pancreas causing
secretions into the lungs
What is Klinefelter syndrome? - CORRECT ANSWERS An extra X chromosome for males so
example XXY causing female-like qualities
What is Turner Syndrome? - CORRECT ANSWERS females. missing or deformed x chromosome.
right hemisphere dysfunction, hearing loss, ear infection, language and articulation disorders, visual
spatial and attentional problems
What is beta thalassemia? - CORRECT ANSWERS a condition in which the synthesis of the beta-
globin chains is decreased or absent. Causes low hemoglobin.
Which medication is contraindicated in a patient with Beta Thalassemia? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Ferrous Sulfate
What drug is used in combination with other agent to treat lymphoid tissue (leukemia). Directly toxic to
lymphoid tissues Selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERM) - for hormone receptor positive and
advanced breast cancer. (Tomaxafin - reduces risk and recurrence risk) - CORRECT ANSWERS
Glucocorticoids
What is the normal ejection fraction? - CORRECT ANSWERS 55-60%. Less than 50% is BAD
Is an ejection fraction of 50% reduced or preserved? - CORRECT ANSWERS Preserved
, What are symptoms of left sided heart failure? - CORRECT ANSWERS Think PULMONARY. JVD,
FVO, rails, S3 murmurs. Number one cause of right sided heart failure!
What are symptoms of right sided heart failure? - CORRECT ANSWERS Think peripheral
vascular. Lower extremity edema, abdominal distension.
What is the gold standard lab test for heart failure? - CORRECT ANSWERS BNP. Heart failure is a
result greater than 100
What heart disease is worse with exertion? - CORRECT ANSWERS Ischemic heart disease
because the demand requirements are higher.
What should you assess before giving Digoxin? - CORRECT ANSWERS Apical pulse
How should Warfarin be started? - CORRECT ANSWERS Start initial dose at half to monitor the
effects
What causes the destruction of alveolar walls? Air goes in but can't get out which leads to hyperinflation
- CORRECT ANSWERS Emphysema
What causes excess mucus production and smooth muscle hypertrophy? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Bronchitis
What is a chronic inflammatory obstruction of bronchi? - CORRECT ANSWERS Asthma, Triggers
cause mucus to clog bronchial tubes.
What causes an overbite and buffalo hump? - CORRECT ANSWERS Endocrine disorder called
acromegaly (overproduction of growth hormone)
Answers | Verified | Latest 2025/2026 Version
What organ does cystic fibrosis affect? - CORRECT ANSWERS Affects the pancreas causing
secretions into the lungs
What is Klinefelter syndrome? - CORRECT ANSWERS An extra X chromosome for males so
example XXY causing female-like qualities
What is Turner Syndrome? - CORRECT ANSWERS females. missing or deformed x chromosome.
right hemisphere dysfunction, hearing loss, ear infection, language and articulation disorders, visual
spatial and attentional problems
What is beta thalassemia? - CORRECT ANSWERS a condition in which the synthesis of the beta-
globin chains is decreased or absent. Causes low hemoglobin.
Which medication is contraindicated in a patient with Beta Thalassemia? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Ferrous Sulfate
What drug is used in combination with other agent to treat lymphoid tissue (leukemia). Directly toxic to
lymphoid tissues Selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERM) - for hormone receptor positive and
advanced breast cancer. (Tomaxafin - reduces risk and recurrence risk) - CORRECT ANSWERS
Glucocorticoids
What is the normal ejection fraction? - CORRECT ANSWERS 55-60%. Less than 50% is BAD
Is an ejection fraction of 50% reduced or preserved? - CORRECT ANSWERS Preserved
, What are symptoms of left sided heart failure? - CORRECT ANSWERS Think PULMONARY. JVD,
FVO, rails, S3 murmurs. Number one cause of right sided heart failure!
What are symptoms of right sided heart failure? - CORRECT ANSWERS Think peripheral
vascular. Lower extremity edema, abdominal distension.
What is the gold standard lab test for heart failure? - CORRECT ANSWERS BNP. Heart failure is a
result greater than 100
What heart disease is worse with exertion? - CORRECT ANSWERS Ischemic heart disease
because the demand requirements are higher.
What should you assess before giving Digoxin? - CORRECT ANSWERS Apical pulse
How should Warfarin be started? - CORRECT ANSWERS Start initial dose at half to monitor the
effects
What causes the destruction of alveolar walls? Air goes in but can't get out which leads to hyperinflation
- CORRECT ANSWERS Emphysema
What causes excess mucus production and smooth muscle hypertrophy? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Bronchitis
What is a chronic inflammatory obstruction of bronchi? - CORRECT ANSWERS Asthma, Triggers
cause mucus to clog bronchial tubes.
What causes an overbite and buffalo hump? - CORRECT ANSWERS Endocrine disorder called
acromegaly (overproduction of growth hormone)
