WGU D118 ADULT PRIMARY CARE FINAL
PAPER UPDATED QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS BUNDLED MATERIAL
●● Which finding indicates target organ damage from uncontrolled
hypertension?
Answer: Left ventricular hypertrophy — LVH reflects chronic pressure
overload and end-organ damage.
●● Exertional chest pain relieved by rest suggests what diagnosis?
Answer: Stable angina — Predictable ischemic pain relieved by rest or
nitroglycerin.
●● First-line treatment for stable angina?
Answer: Nitroglycerin — Rapid coronary vasodilation relieves ischemic
pain.
●● Which lipid abnormality most increases ASCVD risk?
Answer: Elevated LDL — LDL directly contributes to atherosclerosis.
●● Chronic cough, weight loss, and night sweats are most concerning
for what diagnosis?
, Answer: Tuberculosis — Classic constitutional symptoms raise concern
for TB.
●● GOLD criteria classify which disease?
Answer: COPD — GOLD staging is used to assess severity and
management.
●● Best initial test for suspected pulmonary embolism in a low-risk
patient?
Answer: D-dimer — Used to rule out PE in low-risk patients.
●● Which inhaler is a rescue medication?
Answer: Albuterol — Short-acting beta agonist provides rapid
bronchodilation.
●● When are antibiotics indicated for acute bronchitis?
Answer: Never routinely — Acute bronchitis is usually viral.
●● What lab value confirms diabetes mellitus?
Answer: A1C ≥ 6.5% — Diagnostic threshold per ADA guidelines.
●● First-line medication for type 2 diabetes?
PAPER UPDATED QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS BUNDLED MATERIAL
●● Which finding indicates target organ damage from uncontrolled
hypertension?
Answer: Left ventricular hypertrophy — LVH reflects chronic pressure
overload and end-organ damage.
●● Exertional chest pain relieved by rest suggests what diagnosis?
Answer: Stable angina — Predictable ischemic pain relieved by rest or
nitroglycerin.
●● First-line treatment for stable angina?
Answer: Nitroglycerin — Rapid coronary vasodilation relieves ischemic
pain.
●● Which lipid abnormality most increases ASCVD risk?
Answer: Elevated LDL — LDL directly contributes to atherosclerosis.
●● Chronic cough, weight loss, and night sweats are most concerning
for what diagnosis?
, Answer: Tuberculosis — Classic constitutional symptoms raise concern
for TB.
●● GOLD criteria classify which disease?
Answer: COPD — GOLD staging is used to assess severity and
management.
●● Best initial test for suspected pulmonary embolism in a low-risk
patient?
Answer: D-dimer — Used to rule out PE in low-risk patients.
●● Which inhaler is a rescue medication?
Answer: Albuterol — Short-acting beta agonist provides rapid
bronchodilation.
●● When are antibiotics indicated for acute bronchitis?
Answer: Never routinely — Acute bronchitis is usually viral.
●● What lab value confirms diabetes mellitus?
Answer: A1C ≥ 6.5% — Diagnostic threshold per ADA guidelines.
●● First-line medication for type 2 diabetes?
