WGU D116 OA Practice questions and answers
2026\2027 A+ Grade
Furosemide
- correct answer A loop diuretic commonly used to treat edema and hypertension, often causing low
potassium levels as a side effect.
INR
- correct answer A lab test that measures the time it takes for blood to clot, crucial for monitoring
patients on warfarin.
Flumazenil
- correct answer An antidote used to reverse the effects of benzodiazepine overdose.
Omeprazole
- correct answer A medication that reduces stomach acid production by inhibiting proton pumps.
ACE inhibitors
- correct answer A class of medications that can cause a dry cough and angioedema as side effects.
Levothyroxine
- correct answer A thyroid hormone replacement that should be taken on an empty stomach in the
morning.
, Glucagon
- correct answer A hormone used to treat hypoglycemia by raising blood glucose levels.
SSRIs
- correct answer A class of antidepressants that can cause insomnia as a common side effect.
Metformin
- correct answer A medication contraindicated in patients with renal impairment due to the risk of lactic
acidosis.
Short-acting beta-2 agonist
- correct answer A class of drugs, including albuterol, used for quick relief of asthma symptoms.
Beta blockers
- correct answer Medications that are contraindicated in asthma patients due to potential
bronchoconstriction.
Digoxin
- correct answer A cardiac glycoside where toxicity risk increases with low potassium levels.
NSAIDs
- correct answer Medications that are not safe for use in patients with peptic ulcer disease.
SSRIs and suicide risk
- correct answer A warning that these antidepressants may increase the risk of suicide in young adults.
2026\2027 A+ Grade
Furosemide
- correct answer A loop diuretic commonly used to treat edema and hypertension, often causing low
potassium levels as a side effect.
INR
- correct answer A lab test that measures the time it takes for blood to clot, crucial for monitoring
patients on warfarin.
Flumazenil
- correct answer An antidote used to reverse the effects of benzodiazepine overdose.
Omeprazole
- correct answer A medication that reduces stomach acid production by inhibiting proton pumps.
ACE inhibitors
- correct answer A class of medications that can cause a dry cough and angioedema as side effects.
Levothyroxine
- correct answer A thyroid hormone replacement that should be taken on an empty stomach in the
morning.
, Glucagon
- correct answer A hormone used to treat hypoglycemia by raising blood glucose levels.
SSRIs
- correct answer A class of antidepressants that can cause insomnia as a common side effect.
Metformin
- correct answer A medication contraindicated in patients with renal impairment due to the risk of lactic
acidosis.
Short-acting beta-2 agonist
- correct answer A class of drugs, including albuterol, used for quick relief of asthma symptoms.
Beta blockers
- correct answer Medications that are contraindicated in asthma patients due to potential
bronchoconstriction.
Digoxin
- correct answer A cardiac glycoside where toxicity risk increases with low potassium levels.
NSAIDs
- correct answer Medications that are not safe for use in patients with peptic ulcer disease.
SSRIs and suicide risk
- correct answer A warning that these antidepressants may increase the risk of suicide in young adults.
