WGU D027 Practice Exam |2026 Correct Questions And Answers

WGU D027 Practice Exam (30 Questions)
1.

A patient with hypertension is prescribed lisinopril. Which adverse effect should the nurse
monitor for?

A. Bradycardia
B. Persistent dry cough
C. Weight gain
D. Constipation



2.

Cystic fibrosis is inherited through which pattern?

A. Autosomal dominant
B. Autosomal recessive
C. X-linked dominant
D. X-linked recessive



3.

A patient has a left ventricular ejection fraction of 25%. This finding indicates:

A. Normal cardiac function
B. Mild hypertension
C. Severe systolic heart failure
D. Pericarditis



4.

Which laboratory value is most important to monitor in a patient taking warfarin?

A. Platelet count
B. INR
C. Hemoglobin A1C
D. Potassium

, 5.

The first-pass effect primarily occurs in the:

A. Kidney
B. Liver
C. Heart
D. Lungs



6.

Which medication is commonly prescribed for hormone receptor-positive breast cancer?

A. Metformin
B. Tamoxifen
C. Digoxin
D. Furosemide



7.

Which patient has the greatest risk for developing deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?

A. Daily walker
B. Recent hip replacement surgery
C. Marathon runner
D. Teen athlete



8.

The best diagnostic test for suspected DVT is:

A. MRI
B. Chest X-ray
C. Venous Doppler ultrasound
D. ECG