WGU D116 OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT (OA) EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2026-… EXAM
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WGU D116 Objective
Assessment (OA) Exam
Questions & Answers 2026-
2027
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
85 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 85 verified questions with correct answers and explanations covering core
healthcare principles. It is suitable for exam preparation, course review, and rapid remediation.
CONTENTS
01 Cardiovascular Pharmacology Q1–Q13
02 Nutrition & Supplementation Q14–Q21
03 Infectious Disease & Antimicrobials Q22–Q32
04 Neurology & Psychiatric Agents Q33–Q46
Page 1
, 05 Respiratory & Allergic Agents Q47–Q67
06 Gastrointestinal & Genitourinary Agents Q68–Q73
07 Pharmacokinetics & Drug Interactions Q74–Q75
08 Endocrine & Metabolic Agents Q76–Q85
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 85
1st line weight loss
CORRECT ANSWER
Diet and exercise
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 85
1st line Panic attack medication
CORRECT ANSWER
SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors): Often first choice for many anxiety disorders, increasing
serotonin.
Examples: Sertraline (Zoloft), Escitalopram (Lexapro), Fluoxetine (Prozac).
SNRIs (Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors): Also common first-line, affecting serotonin and
norepinephrine.
Examples: Venlafaxine (Effexor XR), Duloxetine (Cymbalta)
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 85
Hydralazine increases blood flow in
CORRECT ANSWER
arterioles (arteries) vasodilation
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, Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 85
Nose spray pseudoephedrine affects the capillaries in the nose how?
CORRECT ANSWER
Vasoconstriction
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 85
Diuretic for someone with too much calcium
CORRECT ANSWER
hydrochlorothiazide
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 85
antihypertensives effect on kidneys
a)block
b) restrict
c)enhance
d)?
CORRECT ANSWER
Enhance kidney function
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 85
An advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) is seeing a 40-year-old female with a history of asthma who is
currently taking a statin medication. At this visit, the patient has a positive pregnancy test. Which
recommendation should the APRN make regarding the statin?
a) immediately stop taking the medication
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P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
WGU D116 Objective
Assessment (OA) Exam
Questions & Answers 2026-
2027
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
85 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 85 verified questions with correct answers and explanations covering core
healthcare principles. It is suitable for exam preparation, course review, and rapid remediation.
CONTENTS
01 Cardiovascular Pharmacology Q1–Q13
02 Nutrition & Supplementation Q14–Q21
03 Infectious Disease & Antimicrobials Q22–Q32
04 Neurology & Psychiatric Agents Q33–Q46
Page 1
, 05 Respiratory & Allergic Agents Q47–Q67
06 Gastrointestinal & Genitourinary Agents Q68–Q73
07 Pharmacokinetics & Drug Interactions Q74–Q75
08 Endocrine & Metabolic Agents Q76–Q85
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 85
1st line weight loss
CORRECT ANSWER
Diet and exercise
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 85
1st line Panic attack medication
CORRECT ANSWER
SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors): Often first choice for many anxiety disorders, increasing
serotonin.
Examples: Sertraline (Zoloft), Escitalopram (Lexapro), Fluoxetine (Prozac).
SNRIs (Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors): Also common first-line, affecting serotonin and
norepinephrine.
Examples: Venlafaxine (Effexor XR), Duloxetine (Cymbalta)
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 85
Hydralazine increases blood flow in
CORRECT ANSWER
arterioles (arteries) vasodilation
Page 2
, Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 85
Nose spray pseudoephedrine affects the capillaries in the nose how?
CORRECT ANSWER
Vasoconstriction
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 85
Diuretic for someone with too much calcium
CORRECT ANSWER
hydrochlorothiazide
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 85
antihypertensives effect on kidneys
a)block
b) restrict
c)enhance
d)?
CORRECT ANSWER
Enhance kidney function
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 85
An advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) is seeing a 40-year-old female with a history of asthma who is
currently taking a statin medication. At this visit, the patient has a positive pregnancy test. Which
recommendation should the APRN make regarding the statin?
a) immediately stop taking the medication
Page 3
