WGU D116 OA EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
Furosemide - CORRECT ANSWER -A loop diuretic commonly used to treat edema and
hypertension, of̣ten causing low potassium levels as a side e f̣fect.
̣
INR - CORRECT ANSWER -A lab test that measures the time it takes f̣or blood to clot, crucial f̣or
monitoring patients on warf̣arin.
Flumazenil - CORRECT ANSWER -An antidote used to reverse the e f̣fects
̣ of̣
benzodiazepine overdose.
Omeprazole - CORRECT ANSWER -A medication that reduces stomach acid production by
inhibiting proton pumps.
ACE inhibitors - CORRECT ANSWER -A class of̣ medications that can cause a dry cough and
angioedema as side ef̣fects.
̣
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 of̣ antidepressants that can cause insomnia as a common side
ef̣fect.
̣
Metff̣ormin - CORRECT ANSWER -A medication contraindicated in patients with renal
impairment due to the risk of̣ lactic acidosis.
, Short-acting beta-2 agonist - CORRECT ANSWER -A class of̣ drugs, including albuterol, used f̣or
quick relief̣ of̣ 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 saf̣e f̣or use in patients with peptic ulcer
disease.
SSRIs and suicide risk - CORRECT ANSWER -A warning that these antidepressants may increase
the risk of̣ suicide in young adults.
Isotretinoin - CORRECT ANSWER -A medication that is contraindicated during pregnancy due to
its teratogenic ef̣fects.
̣
Long-acting insulin - CORRECT ANSWER -Insulin that does not peak at 4 hours, providing a
steady release of̣ insulin.
Methotrexate - CORRECT ANSWER -A drug that suppresses the immune system and is used in
various autoimmune diseases.
Loratadine - CORRECT ANSWER -An antihistamine that causes less drowsiness compared to
diphenhydramine.
CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
Furosemide - CORRECT ANSWER -A loop diuretic commonly used to treat edema and
hypertension, of̣ten causing low potassium levels as a side e f̣fect.
̣
INR - CORRECT ANSWER -A lab test that measures the time it takes f̣or blood to clot, crucial f̣or
monitoring patients on warf̣arin.
Flumazenil - CORRECT ANSWER -An antidote used to reverse the e f̣fects
̣ of̣
benzodiazepine overdose.
Omeprazole - CORRECT ANSWER -A medication that reduces stomach acid production by
inhibiting proton pumps.
ACE inhibitors - CORRECT ANSWER -A class of̣ medications that can cause a dry cough and
angioedema as side ef̣fects.
̣
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 of̣ antidepressants that can cause insomnia as a common side
ef̣fect.
̣
Metff̣ormin - CORRECT ANSWER -A medication contraindicated in patients with renal
impairment due to the risk of̣ lactic acidosis.
, Short-acting beta-2 agonist - CORRECT ANSWER -A class of̣ drugs, including albuterol, used f̣or
quick relief̣ of̣ 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 saf̣e f̣or use in patients with peptic ulcer
disease.
SSRIs and suicide risk - CORRECT ANSWER -A warning that these antidepressants may increase
the risk of̣ suicide in young adults.
Isotretinoin - CORRECT ANSWER -A medication that is contraindicated during pregnancy due to
its teratogenic ef̣fects.
̣
Long-acting insulin - CORRECT ANSWER -Insulin that does not peak at 4 hours, providing a
steady release of̣ insulin.
Methotrexate - CORRECT ANSWER -A drug that suppresses the immune system and is used in
various autoimmune diseases.
Loratadine - CORRECT ANSWER -An antihistamine that causes less drowsiness compared to
diphenhydramine.
