WGU D027 OA Remediation Advanced
Path pharmacological Foundations (Latest
update 2026- 2027) Questions and
Answers 100% Correct {GRADE A}
Cinnamon effects - correct answer * Decreases glucose by acting like insulin at the
cellular level
* Decreases cholesterol
* Decreases blood pressure
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) - correct answer * Birth defect changing
normal blood flow through heart
* 3-5 year survival for 70% of infants with Stage I repair
* after age 12 months long term survival 90%
* Dx: echo * Tx: Surgery
* S/S: high HR, SOB, poor feeding, cold/blue skin, weak
* L side heart NOT fully developed (L ventricle, mitral & aortic valve, ascending aorta,
Atrial Septal Defect)
* 1st few days of life R side works to make up for L side. Patent Ductus Arteriosus &
Patent Foramen Ovale assist with flow during this time.
Parathyroid Function - correct answer Produce Parathyroid Hormone and regulate
Serum Calcium (Ca+)
, WGU D027 OA Remediation Advanced
Path pharmacological Foundations (Latest
update 2026- 2027) Questions and
Answers 100% Correct {GRADE A}
Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome - correct answer * Progressive genetic
disorder causing child to age 10x faster than normal
* Caused by defective LMNA making protein Progerin
* S/S: short, slow growth, slow hair growth, 2 year tooth delay, wrinkles, dry skin
* Tx: NSAIDS, Statins, bone health, physical therapy
Diabetic Neuropathy Pain Meds - correct answer Cymbalta
Lyrica
Neurontin
Hydrotherapy - correct answer Helps with neurological and musculoskeletal diseases.
Especially Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Myasthenia Gravis (MG)
Vitamins to help Schizophrenic Patients - correct answer Folic Acid
Thiamine (B Vitamins)
PPD (Purified Protein Derivative) Skin Test - correct answer * Read after 48 - 72 hours
* > 10 mm = Positive Result
, WGU D027 OA Remediation Advanced
Path pharmacological Foundations (Latest
update 2026- 2027) Questions and
Answers 100% Correct {GRADE A}
*** South and Central American patients will receive >10mm reading related to
Bacillus Calmette - Guerin (BCG) Vaccine. They should not receive PPD
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Med - correct answer Flomax - relaxes smooth
muscle
Define CHF - correct answer * Volume overload in pulmonary area (Left Ventricular
Dysfunction)
* Normal EF 55 - 60%
* Left Ventricular EF <50% = Reserved
* Left Ventricular EF <40% = Preserved
Pleural Effusion Treatment - correct answer * Thoracentesis - needle decompression
* Diuretic is cause is cardiac in nature such as CHF
Treatment for Diabetics with HTN - correct answer * ACE Inhibitor or Angiotensin II
Blocker (ARB) for protective effect on their kidneys
Path pharmacological Foundations (Latest
update 2026- 2027) Questions and
Answers 100% Correct {GRADE A}
Cinnamon effects - correct answer * Decreases glucose by acting like insulin at the
cellular level
* Decreases cholesterol
* Decreases blood pressure
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) - correct answer * Birth defect changing
normal blood flow through heart
* 3-5 year survival for 70% of infants with Stage I repair
* after age 12 months long term survival 90%
* Dx: echo * Tx: Surgery
* S/S: high HR, SOB, poor feeding, cold/blue skin, weak
* L side heart NOT fully developed (L ventricle, mitral & aortic valve, ascending aorta,
Atrial Septal Defect)
* 1st few days of life R side works to make up for L side. Patent Ductus Arteriosus &
Patent Foramen Ovale assist with flow during this time.
Parathyroid Function - correct answer Produce Parathyroid Hormone and regulate
Serum Calcium (Ca+)
, WGU D027 OA Remediation Advanced
Path pharmacological Foundations (Latest
update 2026- 2027) Questions and
Answers 100% Correct {GRADE A}
Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome - correct answer * Progressive genetic
disorder causing child to age 10x faster than normal
* Caused by defective LMNA making protein Progerin
* S/S: short, slow growth, slow hair growth, 2 year tooth delay, wrinkles, dry skin
* Tx: NSAIDS, Statins, bone health, physical therapy
Diabetic Neuropathy Pain Meds - correct answer Cymbalta
Lyrica
Neurontin
Hydrotherapy - correct answer Helps with neurological and musculoskeletal diseases.
Especially Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Myasthenia Gravis (MG)
Vitamins to help Schizophrenic Patients - correct answer Folic Acid
Thiamine (B Vitamins)
PPD (Purified Protein Derivative) Skin Test - correct answer * Read after 48 - 72 hours
* > 10 mm = Positive Result
, WGU D027 OA Remediation Advanced
Path pharmacological Foundations (Latest
update 2026- 2027) Questions and
Answers 100% Correct {GRADE A}
*** South and Central American patients will receive >10mm reading related to
Bacillus Calmette - Guerin (BCG) Vaccine. They should not receive PPD
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Med - correct answer Flomax - relaxes smooth
muscle
Define CHF - correct answer * Volume overload in pulmonary area (Left Ventricular
Dysfunction)
* Normal EF 55 - 60%
* Left Ventricular EF <50% = Reserved
* Left Ventricular EF <40% = Preserved
Pleural Effusion Treatment - correct answer * Thoracentesis - needle decompression
* Diuretic is cause is cardiac in nature such as CHF
Treatment for Diabetics with HTN - correct answer * ACE Inhibitor or Angiotensin II
Blocker (ARB) for protective effect on their kidneys
