WGU D027 PHARMACOLOGY AND DISEASE
MANAGEMENT EXAM 2025/2026 WITH 100%
ACCURATE ANSWERS
1. Describe why Amoxicillin is considered the first-line treatment for
uncomplicated otitis media in pediatric patients.
Amoxicillin is preferred because it is the cheapest antibiotic on
the market.
Amoxicillin is effective against the most common pathogens
causing otitis media and has a favorable safety profile in
children.
Amoxicillin is the only antibiotic available for treating ear
infections in children.
Amoxicillin is used because it can be administered in a single
dose.
2. What genetic abnormality is associated with Turner Syndrome?
Missing Y chromosome
Missing or deformed X chromosome
Extra Y chromosome
Extra X chromosome
3. If a patient taking H-1 antihistamines experiences urinary hesitancy, what
should a healthcare provider consider?
The medication may be causing urinary hesitancy.
The patient may have a urinary tract infection.
,The patient needs to increase fluid intake.
The patient is likely dehydrated.
,4. A patient diagnosed with urinary tract infection (UTI) caused by e.coli is
vomiting all medications. The best alternative in treating this patient's
infection would be:
Augmentin (PO)
Ceftriaxone (IM/IV)
Ampicillin (IV)
Bactrim (PO)
5. If a patient being treated for hypothyroidism has a TSH level of 5.5 milli-
international units per liter, what does this indicate about their
treatment?
The TSH level indicates that no changes are needed in the
treatment plan.
The treatment is effective as the TSH level is within the normal
range.
The treatment may need to be adjusted as the TSH level is
above the normal range for treated individuals.
The patient is likely experiencing hyperthyroidism.
6. Grave's disease causes ___
Hypothyroidism
Excessive secretion of cortisol
Excessive secretion of the thyroid hormones
Reduction of the secretion of thyroid hormones
Type I diabetes
, 7. Signs and symptoms of right sided heart failure include all of the
following EXCEPT:
pulmonary edema
peripheral edema
distended jugular veins
pitting edema
8. Describe the relationship between the adrenal cortex and
glucocorticoid production in Addison's disease.
The adrenal cortex produces excess glucocorticoids in Addison's
disease.
In Addison's disease, the adrenal cortex is damaged, leading to
decreased glucocorticoid production.
Addison's disease causes the adrenal cortex to function normally
but with reduced hormone output.
Glucocorticoids are produced by the adrenal medulla, not the
cortex, in Addison's disease.
9. Which class of diuretics is contraindicated for patients with kidney failure
and sickle cell disease?
Thiazide diuretics
Potassium-sparing diuretics
Loop diuretics
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
10. If a patient presents with symptoms of an overbite and buffalo hump,
what diagnostic approach should be taken to assess for acromegaly?
Measure growth hormone levels and conduct an MRI of the
MANAGEMENT EXAM 2025/2026 WITH 100%
ACCURATE ANSWERS
1. Describe why Amoxicillin is considered the first-line treatment for
uncomplicated otitis media in pediatric patients.
Amoxicillin is preferred because it is the cheapest antibiotic on
the market.
Amoxicillin is effective against the most common pathogens
causing otitis media and has a favorable safety profile in
children.
Amoxicillin is the only antibiotic available for treating ear
infections in children.
Amoxicillin is used because it can be administered in a single
dose.
2. What genetic abnormality is associated with Turner Syndrome?
Missing Y chromosome
Missing or deformed X chromosome
Extra Y chromosome
Extra X chromosome
3. If a patient taking H-1 antihistamines experiences urinary hesitancy, what
should a healthcare provider consider?
The medication may be causing urinary hesitancy.
The patient may have a urinary tract infection.
,The patient needs to increase fluid intake.
The patient is likely dehydrated.
,4. A patient diagnosed with urinary tract infection (UTI) caused by e.coli is
vomiting all medications. The best alternative in treating this patient's
infection would be:
Augmentin (PO)
Ceftriaxone (IM/IV)
Ampicillin (IV)
Bactrim (PO)
5. If a patient being treated for hypothyroidism has a TSH level of 5.5 milli-
international units per liter, what does this indicate about their
treatment?
The TSH level indicates that no changes are needed in the
treatment plan.
The treatment is effective as the TSH level is within the normal
range.
The treatment may need to be adjusted as the TSH level is
above the normal range for treated individuals.
The patient is likely experiencing hyperthyroidism.
6. Grave's disease causes ___
Hypothyroidism
Excessive secretion of cortisol
Excessive secretion of the thyroid hormones
Reduction of the secretion of thyroid hormones
Type I diabetes
, 7. Signs and symptoms of right sided heart failure include all of the
following EXCEPT:
pulmonary edema
peripheral edema
distended jugular veins
pitting edema
8. Describe the relationship between the adrenal cortex and
glucocorticoid production in Addison's disease.
The adrenal cortex produces excess glucocorticoids in Addison's
disease.
In Addison's disease, the adrenal cortex is damaged, leading to
decreased glucocorticoid production.
Addison's disease causes the adrenal cortex to function normally
but with reduced hormone output.
Glucocorticoids are produced by the adrenal medulla, not the
cortex, in Addison's disease.
9. Which class of diuretics is contraindicated for patients with kidney failure
and sickle cell disease?
Thiazide diuretics
Potassium-sparing diuretics
Loop diuretics
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
10. If a patient presents with symptoms of an overbite and buffalo hump,
what diagnostic approach should be taken to assess for acromegaly?
Measure growth hormone levels and conduct an MRI of the
