WGU D027 EXAM 2 | ADVANCED PATHOPHARMACOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS |QUESTIONS AND CORRECT 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS| 2025 UPDATE|NEW VERSION

WGU D027 EXAM 2 | ADVANCED PATHOPHARMACOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS |QUESTIONS AND CORRECT 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS| 2025 UPDATE|NEW VERSION What is the first choice of calcium channel blocker? - CORRECT ANSVerapamil What side effect should you watch for in a patient taking a statin drug? - CORRECT ANSMuscle pain which can lead to rhabdomyolysis, kidney failure, and death. Which diuretic is NOT used in patients with kidney failure and sickle cell disease? - CORRECT ANSThiazide diuretics What type of drug is spironolactone? - CORRECT ANSpotassium sparing diuretic Which type of insulin is the most painful during injection? - CORRECT ANSLantus (long-acting) Why test glycosylated hemoglobin (HgbA1c)? - CORRECT ANS Most reliable assessment of blood sugar over the past 3 months. The goal is 6.5%. A poor result is 9% What is the normal range for TSH level? - CORRECT ANSThe normal range of TSH levels is 0.4 to 4.0 milli-international units per liter. If you're already being treated for a thyroid disorder, the normal range is 0.5 to 3.0 milli-international units per liter. A value ABOVE the normal range usually indicates hypothyroidism. What lab test would we recommend for thyroid? - CORRECT ANS Thyroid peroxidase antibodies (TPO) symptoms of hypothyroidism - CORRECT ANSBradycardia; cold intolerance; lethargy; memory loss; dry skin; brittle dry hair; decreased appetite; weight gain; constipation; increased serum lipids; decreased libido; erectile dysfunction What if a newborn has hypothyroidism? - CORRECT ANSRequires replacement within a few days and last for 3 years to prevent mental development changes and dwarfism. What is Hashimoto's disease? - CORRECT ANSAn autoimmune cause of hypothyroid. Symptoms include weight gain and fatigue. Symptoms of hyperthyroidism (thyrotoxicosis) - CORRECT ANS Tachyarrhythmias, anxiety, insomnia, rapid flow/speech, hot GRAVES DISEASE how to treat grave's disease? - CORRECT ANSRemove or destroy thyroid tissue or suppress with drug (methimazole or propylthiouracil) Treat with Iodine-131 Beta blockers also used to suppress release of thyroid hormones and reduce HR. What causes vasodilation, bronchoconstriction, and helps with memory and sleep? - CORRECT ANShistamine- 1 What are side effects of antihistamines? - CORRECT ANSsedation (only H-1), dry mucus membranes, urinary hesitancy, and constipation. Which medication is given after an MI? - CORRECT ANSBeta blocker is given for 6 months to prevent another MI When should medication reconciliation be done? - CORRECT ANS Within 30 days of discharge Which drug class is used as the first line of treatment for depression? - CORRECT ANSSSRIs because of the low side effects and effectiveness. What is the first line of treatment for uncomplicated otitis media in pediatric patient without comorbidities? - CORRECT ANS Amoxicillin How do you test for postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome? - - CORRECT ANSTilt test What is Florinef (corticosteroid)