WGU D027 Comprehensive Final Review 2026 | 100%
Accurate Answers
1. A patient with a history of gout is experiencing frequent flare-ups. If their
doctor prescribes allopurinol, what should the patient be advised regarding
its use?
To combine allopurinol with high doses of vitamin C for better results.
To take allopurinol regularly to prevent future gout attacks.
To use allopurinol only during acute gout attacks.
To stop taking allopurinol if they feel better.
2. Which intervention would the nurse provide to a pt with IBD who complains
of abdominal pain?
Encourage the pt to exercise by walking twice a day
Avoid administering analgesics
Advise the pt to drink milk to ease cramping
Observe for signs and symptoms of peritonitis
3. What is the primary treatment method for managing hemochromatosis?
Iron supplements
Dietary changes
Phlebotomy
Antibiotics
4. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus is associated with:
Arthritis
, Renal disease
Skin disease
All of the above
5. Describe the symptoms associated with hypothalamic hamartoma and their
impact on patients.
Symptoms are only psychological in nature.
Symptoms are limited to headaches and dizziness.
Symptoms primarily involve gastrointestinal issues.
Symptoms can include precocious puberty, seizures, and cognitive
impairment.
6. What is a common nursing intervention for a patient with rebound
tenderness?
Administer pain medication immediately.
Assess vital signs and prepare for possible surgical intervention.
Provide a warm compress to the abdomen.
Encourage the patient to walk around.
7. Describe the significance of HLA-B*58:01 testing in patients receiving
allopurinol treatment.
HLA-B*58:01 testing determines the effectiveness of muscular
dystrophy treatments.
HLA-B*58:01 testing is used to diagnose cystic fibrosis.
HLA-B*58:01 testing is unrelated to medication interactions.
, HLA-B*58:01 testing helps identify patients at risk for allopurinol
hypersensitivity reactions.
8. Cholinesterase inhibitors are used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease
primarily for their ability to:
Strengthen bones
Increase calcium absorption
Thin the blood
Reduce nasal dryness
Improve memory
9. Describe how corticosteroids help in the management of hemolytic anemia.
Corticosteroids directly destroy the abnormal red blood cells.
Corticosteroids reduce inflammation and suppress the immune
response that contributes to hemolysis.
Corticosteroids enhance the absorption of iron in the intestines.
Corticosteroids increase red blood cell production in the bone
marrow.
10. The common denominator in hemolytic anemia is
Increased red blood cell destruction
Trapping of red blood cells in sinuses of spleen or liver
Decreased average normal life span of red blood cells
All of the above
, 11. Describe the purpose of carrier screening in the context of genetic disorders
such as Tay-Sachs and beta thalassemia.
Carrier screening is a method to treat genetic disorders in patients.
Carrier screening is used to diagnose existing genetic disorders in
children.
Carrier screening determines the severity of a genetic disorder in an
individual.
Carrier screening helps identify individuals who carry a gene for a
genetic disorder, allowing couples to understand their risk of having
affected children.
12. What type of genetic disorder is beta thalassemia classified as?
A metabolic disorder
A neurological disorder
A respiratory disorder
A blood disorder
13. If a patient is diagnosed with Becker Muscular Dystrophy, what management
strategies might differ from those used for a patient with Duchenne Muscular
Dystrophy?
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy patients typically receive more
physical therapy than Becker Muscular Dystrophy patients.
Management for Becker Muscular Dystrophy may focus on
maintaining mobility and function for a longer period due to milder
symptoms, while Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy may require more
aggressive interventions earlier on.
Both conditions require identical management strategies due to their
similar nature.
Accurate Answers
1. A patient with a history of gout is experiencing frequent flare-ups. If their
doctor prescribes allopurinol, what should the patient be advised regarding
its use?
To combine allopurinol with high doses of vitamin C for better results.
To take allopurinol regularly to prevent future gout attacks.
To use allopurinol only during acute gout attacks.
To stop taking allopurinol if they feel better.
2. Which intervention would the nurse provide to a pt with IBD who complains
of abdominal pain?
Encourage the pt to exercise by walking twice a day
Avoid administering analgesics
Advise the pt to drink milk to ease cramping
Observe for signs and symptoms of peritonitis
3. What is the primary treatment method for managing hemochromatosis?
Iron supplements
Dietary changes
Phlebotomy
Antibiotics
4. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus is associated with:
Arthritis
, Renal disease
Skin disease
All of the above
5. Describe the symptoms associated with hypothalamic hamartoma and their
impact on patients.
Symptoms are only psychological in nature.
Symptoms are limited to headaches and dizziness.
Symptoms primarily involve gastrointestinal issues.
Symptoms can include precocious puberty, seizures, and cognitive
impairment.
6. What is a common nursing intervention for a patient with rebound
tenderness?
Administer pain medication immediately.
Assess vital signs and prepare for possible surgical intervention.
Provide a warm compress to the abdomen.
Encourage the patient to walk around.
7. Describe the significance of HLA-B*58:01 testing in patients receiving
allopurinol treatment.
HLA-B*58:01 testing determines the effectiveness of muscular
dystrophy treatments.
HLA-B*58:01 testing is used to diagnose cystic fibrosis.
HLA-B*58:01 testing is unrelated to medication interactions.
, HLA-B*58:01 testing helps identify patients at risk for allopurinol
hypersensitivity reactions.
8. Cholinesterase inhibitors are used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease
primarily for their ability to:
Strengthen bones
Increase calcium absorption
Thin the blood
Reduce nasal dryness
Improve memory
9. Describe how corticosteroids help in the management of hemolytic anemia.
Corticosteroids directly destroy the abnormal red blood cells.
Corticosteroids reduce inflammation and suppress the immune
response that contributes to hemolysis.
Corticosteroids enhance the absorption of iron in the intestines.
Corticosteroids increase red blood cell production in the bone
marrow.
10. The common denominator in hemolytic anemia is
Increased red blood cell destruction
Trapping of red blood cells in sinuses of spleen or liver
Decreased average normal life span of red blood cells
All of the above
, 11. Describe the purpose of carrier screening in the context of genetic disorders
such as Tay-Sachs and beta thalassemia.
Carrier screening is a method to treat genetic disorders in patients.
Carrier screening is used to diagnose existing genetic disorders in
children.
Carrier screening determines the severity of a genetic disorder in an
individual.
Carrier screening helps identify individuals who carry a gene for a
genetic disorder, allowing couples to understand their risk of having
affected children.
12. What type of genetic disorder is beta thalassemia classified as?
A metabolic disorder
A neurological disorder
A respiratory disorder
A blood disorder
13. If a patient is diagnosed with Becker Muscular Dystrophy, what management
strategies might differ from those used for a patient with Duchenne Muscular
Dystrophy?
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy patients typically receive more
physical therapy than Becker Muscular Dystrophy patients.
Management for Becker Muscular Dystrophy may focus on
maintaining mobility and function for a longer period due to milder
symptoms, while Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy may require more
aggressive interventions earlier on.
Both conditions require identical management strategies due to their
similar nature.
