WGU D027 NEWEST EXAM WITH
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What organ does cystic fibrosis affect? -CORRECT ANSWER Affects the pancreas
causing secretions into the lungs
What is Klinefelter syndrome? -CORRECT ANSWER An extra X chromosome for males
so example XXY causing female-like qualities
What is Turner Syndrome? -CORRECT ANSWER 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 ANSWER 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
ANSWER 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 ANSWER Glucocorticoids
What is the normal ejection fraction? -CORRECT ANSWER 55-60%. Less than 50% is
BAD
Is an ejection fraction of 50% reduced or preserved? -CORRECT ANSWER Preserved
What are symptoms of left sided heart failure? -CORRECT ANSWER Think
PULMONARY. JVD, FVO, rails, S3 murmurs. Number one cause of right sided heart
failure!
What are symptoms of right sided heart failure? -CORRECT ANSWER Think peripheral
vascular. Lower extremity edema, abdominal distension.
What is the gold standard lab test for heart failure? -CORRECT ANSWER BNP. Heart
failure is a result greater than 100
, What heart disease is worse with exertion? -CORRECT ANSWER Ischemic heart
disease because the demand requirements are higher.
What should you assess before giving Digoxin? -CORRECT ANSWER Apical pulse
How should Warfarin be started? -CORRECT ANSWER 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 ANSWER Emphysema
What causes excess mucus production and smooth muscle hypertrophy? -CORRECT
ANSWER Bronchitis
What is a chronic inflammatory obstruction of bronchi? -CORRECT ANSWER Asthma,
Triggers cause mucus to clog bronchial tubes.
What causes an overbite and buffalo hump? -CORRECT ANSWER Endocrine disorder
called acromegaly (overproduction of growth hormone)
What causes Addison's disease? -CORRECT ANSWER Decreased glucocorticoid (due
to autoimmune destruction of adrenal cortex)
What causes Cushing's syndrome? -CORRECT ANSWER excess cortisol
What causes Grave's disease? -CORRECT ANSWER overproduction of thyroid
hormone. HYPERthyroidism.
When should you instruct the patient to take their FIRST dose of antihypertensive? -
CORRECT ANSWER At night to avoid orthostatic hypotension. Educate slow position
changes and lay down if needed.
What are side effects of ACE inhibitors? -CORRECT ANSWER dry cough
angioedema
hyperkalemia
*Contraindicated in pregnancy
Which type of antihypertensive should NOT be given to patients with Asthma? -
CORRECT ANSWER Nonselective beta blocker (-lol) because both beta-2 receptors
are effected
What is the first choice of calcium channel blocker? -CORRECT ANSWER Verapamil
What side effect should you watch for in a patient taking a statin drug? -CORRECT
ANSWER Muscle pain which can lead to rhabdomyolysis, kidney failure, and death.
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What organ does cystic fibrosis affect? -CORRECT ANSWER Affects the pancreas
causing secretions into the lungs
What is Klinefelter syndrome? -CORRECT ANSWER An extra X chromosome for males
so example XXY causing female-like qualities
What is Turner Syndrome? -CORRECT ANSWER 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 ANSWER 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
ANSWER 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 ANSWER Glucocorticoids
What is the normal ejection fraction? -CORRECT ANSWER 55-60%. Less than 50% is
BAD
Is an ejection fraction of 50% reduced or preserved? -CORRECT ANSWER Preserved
What are symptoms of left sided heart failure? -CORRECT ANSWER Think
PULMONARY. JVD, FVO, rails, S3 murmurs. Number one cause of right sided heart
failure!
What are symptoms of right sided heart failure? -CORRECT ANSWER Think peripheral
vascular. Lower extremity edema, abdominal distension.
What is the gold standard lab test for heart failure? -CORRECT ANSWER BNP. Heart
failure is a result greater than 100
, What heart disease is worse with exertion? -CORRECT ANSWER Ischemic heart
disease because the demand requirements are higher.
What should you assess before giving Digoxin? -CORRECT ANSWER Apical pulse
How should Warfarin be started? -CORRECT ANSWER 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 ANSWER Emphysema
What causes excess mucus production and smooth muscle hypertrophy? -CORRECT
ANSWER Bronchitis
What is a chronic inflammatory obstruction of bronchi? -CORRECT ANSWER Asthma,
Triggers cause mucus to clog bronchial tubes.
What causes an overbite and buffalo hump? -CORRECT ANSWER Endocrine disorder
called acromegaly (overproduction of growth hormone)
What causes Addison's disease? -CORRECT ANSWER Decreased glucocorticoid (due
to autoimmune destruction of adrenal cortex)
What causes Cushing's syndrome? -CORRECT ANSWER excess cortisol
What causes Grave's disease? -CORRECT ANSWER overproduction of thyroid
hormone. HYPERthyroidism.
When should you instruct the patient to take their FIRST dose of antihypertensive? -
CORRECT ANSWER At night to avoid orthostatic hypotension. Educate slow position
changes and lay down if needed.
What are side effects of ACE inhibitors? -CORRECT ANSWER dry cough
angioedema
hyperkalemia
*Contraindicated in pregnancy
Which type of antihypertensive should NOT be given to patients with Asthma? -
CORRECT ANSWER Nonselective beta blocker (-lol) because both beta-2 receptors
are effected
What is the first choice of calcium channel blocker? -CORRECT ANSWER Verapamil
What side effect should you watch for in a patient taking a statin drug? -CORRECT
ANSWER Muscle pain which can lead to rhabdomyolysis, kidney failure, and death.
