PAEA Internal Medicine EOR3 WGU
Academic Success Hub: OA Preparation, PA
Writing Strategies, Competency-Based
Learning Support & Advanced Study
Framework
Description
The WGU Academic Success Hub is a
comprehensive and strategically designed
study resource created specifically for
students at Western Governors University
(WGU) who want to improve academic
performance, strengthen competency
mastery, and approach assessments with
greater confidence and efficiency. Built
around WGU’s unique competency-based
education model, this guide focuses on
helping students understand exactly how to
prepare for both Objective Assessments (OA)
,and Performance Assessments (PA) while
developing stronger study habits, analytical
thinking skills, and long-term academic
strategies.
Unlike traditional study guides that focus
only on memorization or generic review
content, this resource is designed to help
students actively engage with material, apply
concepts in assessment-based scenarios, and
develop a more organized and effective
approach to learning. It combines practice-
based revision, competency-focused learning
techniques, structured study methods, and
detailed guidance to create a complete
academic support system that can be applied
across multiple WGU courses and programs.
This guide is especially valuable for students
navigating WGU’s self-paced learning
environment, where success depends heavily
,on organization, consistency, critical
thinking, and the ability to demonstrate
understanding effectively.
Bell's Palsy - ANSWER causes cranial nerve 7 dysfunction
S/S of Bell's Palsy - ANSWER Has forehead involvement (whereas a stroke does not affect
forehead movement), facial weakness, inability to keep one eye closed
Treatment for Bell's palsy - ANSWER Prednisone 60mg x 5 days, Valcyclovir 1000mg TID x 7
days, artificial tears, lacri lube at night
When can I use tPA? - ANSWER ischemic stroke presenting within <3 hrs and CT head
negative
How do you treat high BP with stroke? - ANSWER Nitroprusside (short half life, easy to
titrate) or IV labetalol
What do you use for anticoagulation/antiplatelet therapy in stroke? - ANSWER ASA (not in
hemorrhagic), heparin for thrombosis
What do you do differently to treat hemorrhagic stroke? - ANSWER Give prophylactic
anticonvulsant like phenytoin because of increased seizure risk, antiplatelet therapy
contraindicated
, Types of Hemorrhagic Stroke - ANSWER 1. Intracerebral (10%): results from rupture of small
arterioles
2. Subarachnoid (3%): rupture of arterial aneurysms (hemorrhage into subarachnoid space)
Causes of Intracerebral hemorrhagic stroke are what? - ANSWER HTN, amyloidosis, iatrogenic
anticoagulation, vascular malformations, cocaine use
Causes of Subarachnoid hemorrhagic stroke are what? - ANSWER berry aneurysm rupture,
vascular malformation rupture
Signs and symptoms of Intracerebral hemorrhagic stroke are what? - ANSWER ICP rises,
vasoconstriction-sweating
Signs and symptoms of Subarachnoid hemorrhagic stroke are what? - ANSWER may be
preceded by warning headache, neck/back pain, "worst headache of my life," thunderclap, may
have loss of consciousness
Treatment of Subarachnoid hemorrhage - ANSWER surgery, control hypertension, analgesics
What is Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) - ANSWER Chronic arm or leg pain
developing after injury, surgery, stroke, or heart attack.
Signs and symptoms of complex regional pain syndrome are what? - ANSWER Pain out of
proportion to injury. ANS sx: swelling, extremity color changes, increased nail and hair growth.
Treatment for complex regional pain syndrome - ANSWER Amitriptyline, nortriptyline,
gabapentin, pregabalin, lamotrigine; NSAIDs; Calcitonin to reduce pain as adjunctive therapy;
Bisphosphonates, IVIG, regional nerve blocks, dorsal column stimulation
Academic Success Hub: OA Preparation, PA
Writing Strategies, Competency-Based
Learning Support & Advanced Study
Framework
Description
The WGU Academic Success Hub is a
comprehensive and strategically designed
study resource created specifically for
students at Western Governors University
(WGU) who want to improve academic
performance, strengthen competency
mastery, and approach assessments with
greater confidence and efficiency. Built
around WGU’s unique competency-based
education model, this guide focuses on
helping students understand exactly how to
prepare for both Objective Assessments (OA)
,and Performance Assessments (PA) while
developing stronger study habits, analytical
thinking skills, and long-term academic
strategies.
Unlike traditional study guides that focus
only on memorization or generic review
content, this resource is designed to help
students actively engage with material, apply
concepts in assessment-based scenarios, and
develop a more organized and effective
approach to learning. It combines practice-
based revision, competency-focused learning
techniques, structured study methods, and
detailed guidance to create a complete
academic support system that can be applied
across multiple WGU courses and programs.
This guide is especially valuable for students
navigating WGU’s self-paced learning
environment, where success depends heavily
,on organization, consistency, critical
thinking, and the ability to demonstrate
understanding effectively.
Bell's Palsy - ANSWER causes cranial nerve 7 dysfunction
S/S of Bell's Palsy - ANSWER Has forehead involvement (whereas a stroke does not affect
forehead movement), facial weakness, inability to keep one eye closed
Treatment for Bell's palsy - ANSWER Prednisone 60mg x 5 days, Valcyclovir 1000mg TID x 7
days, artificial tears, lacri lube at night
When can I use tPA? - ANSWER ischemic stroke presenting within <3 hrs and CT head
negative
How do you treat high BP with stroke? - ANSWER Nitroprusside (short half life, easy to
titrate) or IV labetalol
What do you use for anticoagulation/antiplatelet therapy in stroke? - ANSWER ASA (not in
hemorrhagic), heparin for thrombosis
What do you do differently to treat hemorrhagic stroke? - ANSWER Give prophylactic
anticonvulsant like phenytoin because of increased seizure risk, antiplatelet therapy
contraindicated
, Types of Hemorrhagic Stroke - ANSWER 1. Intracerebral (10%): results from rupture of small
arterioles
2. Subarachnoid (3%): rupture of arterial aneurysms (hemorrhage into subarachnoid space)
Causes of Intracerebral hemorrhagic stroke are what? - ANSWER HTN, amyloidosis, iatrogenic
anticoagulation, vascular malformations, cocaine use
Causes of Subarachnoid hemorrhagic stroke are what? - ANSWER berry aneurysm rupture,
vascular malformation rupture
Signs and symptoms of Intracerebral hemorrhagic stroke are what? - ANSWER ICP rises,
vasoconstriction-sweating
Signs and symptoms of Subarachnoid hemorrhagic stroke are what? - ANSWER may be
preceded by warning headache, neck/back pain, "worst headache of my life," thunderclap, may
have loss of consciousness
Treatment of Subarachnoid hemorrhage - ANSWER surgery, control hypertension, analgesics
What is Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) - ANSWER Chronic arm or leg pain
developing after injury, surgery, stroke, or heart attack.
Signs and symptoms of complex regional pain syndrome are what? - ANSWER Pain out of
proportion to injury. ANS sx: swelling, extremity color changes, increased nail and hair growth.
Treatment for complex regional pain syndrome - ANSWER Amitriptyline, nortriptyline,
gabapentin, pregabalin, lamotrigine; NSAIDs; Calcitonin to reduce pain as adjunctive therapy;
Bisphosphonates, IVIG, regional nerve blocks, dorsal column stimulation
