WGU D118 CORRECT FINALS QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS SET A+
✔✔First-line imaging for suspected osteoarthritis? - ✔✔X-ray — Shows joint space
narrowing and osteophytes.
✔✔Which symptom is a red flag in low back pain? - ✔✔Saddle anesthesia — Suggests
cauda equina syndrome.
✔✔First-line treatment for an acute gout flare? - ✔✔NSAIDs — Rapidly reduce
inflammation.
✔✔Which joint is most commonly affected by gout? - ✔✔Great toe — Known as
podagra.
✔✔Which lab test is most specific for rheumatoid arthritis? - ✔✔Anti-CCP antibodies —
Highly specific for RA.
✔✔First-line treatment for acute migraine headache? - ✔✔Triptans — Abort migraine by
serotonin receptor activation.
✔✔Which headache requires immediate imaging? - ✔✔Sudden onset "worst headache
of life" — Suggests subarachnoid hemorrhage.
✔✔Most common cause of peripheral neuropathy? - ✔✔Diabetes — Chronic
hyperglycemia damages nerves.
✔✔Initial imaging for suspected TIA? - ✔✔CT head — Rules out hemorrhage.
✔✔Hallmark symptom of Parkinson's disease? - ✔✔Resting tremor — Classic motor
feature.
, ✔✔First-line medication for generalized anxiety disorder? - ✔✔SSRI — Effective and
well tolerated long term.
✔✔How long do SSRIs take to show clinical benefit? - ✔✔4-6 weeks — Time needed
for neurotransmitter modulation.
✔✔Which screening tool is commonly used for depression? - ✔✔PHQ-9 — Validated
primary care screening tool.
✔✔Which symptom differentiates bipolar disorder from depression? - ✔✔Mania —
Elevated mood and decreased need for sleep.
✔✔Antidepressant black box warning applies to which age group? - ✔✔Under 25 years
— Increased risk of suicidal ideation.
✔✔First-line treatment for uncomplicated UTI in non-pregnant women? -
✔✔Nitrofurantoin — Effective with minimal resistance.
✔✔Which STI causes a painless chancre? - ✔✔Syphilis — Primary stage presents with
painless ulcer.
✔✔Empiric treatment for gonorrhea? - ✔✔Ceftriaxone — CDC-recommended therapy.
✔✔Most common cause of community-acquired pneumonia? - ✔✔Streptococcus
pneumoniae — Leading bacterial cause.
✔✔Which vaccine is recommended annually for adults? - ✔✔Influenza — Reduces
morbidity and mortality.
✔✔ABCDE criteria assess for which condition? - ✔✔Melanoma — Screens for
malignant skin lesions.
✔✔First-line treatment for mild acne? - ✔✔Benzoyl peroxide — Antibacterial and
keratolytic.
✔✔Which rash is associated with Lyme disease? - ✔✔Erythema migrans — Bull's-eye
rash.
✔✔Which skin lesion feature is most concerning? - ✔✔Irregular borders — Suggests
malignancy.
✔✔Treatment for shingles started within 72 hours? - ✔✔Acyclovir — Reduces severity
and duration.
ANSWERS SET A+
✔✔First-line imaging for suspected osteoarthritis? - ✔✔X-ray — Shows joint space
narrowing and osteophytes.
✔✔Which symptom is a red flag in low back pain? - ✔✔Saddle anesthesia — Suggests
cauda equina syndrome.
✔✔First-line treatment for an acute gout flare? - ✔✔NSAIDs — Rapidly reduce
inflammation.
✔✔Which joint is most commonly affected by gout? - ✔✔Great toe — Known as
podagra.
✔✔Which lab test is most specific for rheumatoid arthritis? - ✔✔Anti-CCP antibodies —
Highly specific for RA.
✔✔First-line treatment for acute migraine headache? - ✔✔Triptans — Abort migraine by
serotonin receptor activation.
✔✔Which headache requires immediate imaging? - ✔✔Sudden onset "worst headache
of life" — Suggests subarachnoid hemorrhage.
✔✔Most common cause of peripheral neuropathy? - ✔✔Diabetes — Chronic
hyperglycemia damages nerves.
✔✔Initial imaging for suspected TIA? - ✔✔CT head — Rules out hemorrhage.
✔✔Hallmark symptom of Parkinson's disease? - ✔✔Resting tremor — Classic motor
feature.
, ✔✔First-line medication for generalized anxiety disorder? - ✔✔SSRI — Effective and
well tolerated long term.
✔✔How long do SSRIs take to show clinical benefit? - ✔✔4-6 weeks — Time needed
for neurotransmitter modulation.
✔✔Which screening tool is commonly used for depression? - ✔✔PHQ-9 — Validated
primary care screening tool.
✔✔Which symptom differentiates bipolar disorder from depression? - ✔✔Mania —
Elevated mood and decreased need for sleep.
✔✔Antidepressant black box warning applies to which age group? - ✔✔Under 25 years
— Increased risk of suicidal ideation.
✔✔First-line treatment for uncomplicated UTI in non-pregnant women? -
✔✔Nitrofurantoin — Effective with minimal resistance.
✔✔Which STI causes a painless chancre? - ✔✔Syphilis — Primary stage presents with
painless ulcer.
✔✔Empiric treatment for gonorrhea? - ✔✔Ceftriaxone — CDC-recommended therapy.
✔✔Most common cause of community-acquired pneumonia? - ✔✔Streptococcus
pneumoniae — Leading bacterial cause.
✔✔Which vaccine is recommended annually for adults? - ✔✔Influenza — Reduces
morbidity and mortality.
✔✔ABCDE criteria assess for which condition? - ✔✔Melanoma — Screens for
malignant skin lesions.
✔✔First-line treatment for mild acne? - ✔✔Benzoyl peroxide — Antibacterial and
keratolytic.
✔✔Which rash is associated with Lyme disease? - ✔✔Erythema migrans — Bull's-eye
rash.
✔✔Which skin lesion feature is most concerning? - ✔✔Irregular borders — Suggests
malignancy.
✔✔Treatment for shingles started within 72 hours? - ✔✔Acyclovir — Reduces severity
and duration.
