WGU D027 Patho Pharm Exam Questions and Answers
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How are multi-factorial diseases affected by genetics? - correct answers
risk for a multifactorial trait or condition depends on how close you are
to a family member with the trait or condition. (ex: if sibling has it=higher
risk)
Describe Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome. Explain the signs and
symptoms. How is it diagnosed and treated? - correct answers -
progressive genetic disorder - children age rapidly
-occurs randomly, not inherited
S/S:
-slow growth & hair loss in 1st/2nd year of life
-short stature or slow growth
-delayed tooth development or failure to develop normally
-skin wrinkles/dryness
-enlarged head, hearing loss, high pitched voice, incomplete sexual
maturation, joint stiffness, loss of muscle, osteoarthritis, taut skin
,Dx:
-gentic test for LMNA
-physical assessment
Tx:
- no cure
-PT/OT
-Statins - decrease liver production of harmful cholesterol
-NSAIDS - relieve pain and decrease inflammation
-meds to strengthen/build bones
PRNs for anxiety - correct answers f*cking benzos baby
- alprazolam, chlordiazepoxide, clonazepam, diazepam, lorazepam
What are the body's compensatory mechanisms? - correct answers -
Autonomic nervous system
- Cardiac rate/contractility
- Venous return, vasoconstriction
,- Baroreceptor reflexes (homeostatic mech to maintain BP)
- Chemoreceptor reflexes (regulates respiration, cardiac output, regional
blood flow)
What are the two recs for genetic testing? - correct answers -carrier
screening - determines if a person is a carrier for specific autosomal
recessive diseases
-prenatal diagnostic such as amniocentesis
How many leading causes of death do genetics play a role in? - correct
answers 9/10
Give some examples of live vaccines. Are they safe to use in pregnancy? -
correct answers YES WHEN PREGGO:
- Flu - safe for all pregnant women
- pneumococcal
- hep A/B
- meningococcal
, -tdap - btwn 27-36 weeks, w/ each pregnancy
CONTRAINDICATED:
- varicella (live)
- MMR (live)
What is the primary function of the heart? - correct answers -pump
oxygenated blood/nutrients/hormones to body
-maintaining BP
- receiving deoxygenated blood and carrying metabolic waste products from
body
Primary hypertension vs secondary hypertension - correct answers
Primary htn: cause is unknown
Secondary htn: caused by another condition such as kidney disease, adrenal
disease, thyroid problems and OSA
(Verified Answers) Latest Update 2026
How are multi-factorial diseases affected by genetics? - correct answers
risk for a multifactorial trait or condition depends on how close you are
to a family member with the trait or condition. (ex: if sibling has it=higher
risk)
Describe Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome. Explain the signs and
symptoms. How is it diagnosed and treated? - correct answers -
progressive genetic disorder - children age rapidly
-occurs randomly, not inherited
S/S:
-slow growth & hair loss in 1st/2nd year of life
-short stature or slow growth
-delayed tooth development or failure to develop normally
-skin wrinkles/dryness
-enlarged head, hearing loss, high pitched voice, incomplete sexual
maturation, joint stiffness, loss of muscle, osteoarthritis, taut skin
,Dx:
-gentic test for LMNA
-physical assessment
Tx:
- no cure
-PT/OT
-Statins - decrease liver production of harmful cholesterol
-NSAIDS - relieve pain and decrease inflammation
-meds to strengthen/build bones
PRNs for anxiety - correct answers f*cking benzos baby
- alprazolam, chlordiazepoxide, clonazepam, diazepam, lorazepam
What are the body's compensatory mechanisms? - correct answers -
Autonomic nervous system
- Cardiac rate/contractility
- Venous return, vasoconstriction
,- Baroreceptor reflexes (homeostatic mech to maintain BP)
- Chemoreceptor reflexes (regulates respiration, cardiac output, regional
blood flow)
What are the two recs for genetic testing? - correct answers -carrier
screening - determines if a person is a carrier for specific autosomal
recessive diseases
-prenatal diagnostic such as amniocentesis
How many leading causes of death do genetics play a role in? - correct
answers 9/10
Give some examples of live vaccines. Are they safe to use in pregnancy? -
correct answers YES WHEN PREGGO:
- Flu - safe for all pregnant women
- pneumococcal
- hep A/B
- meningococcal
, -tdap - btwn 27-36 weeks, w/ each pregnancy
CONTRAINDICATED:
- varicella (live)
- MMR (live)
What is the primary function of the heart? - correct answers -pump
oxygenated blood/nutrients/hormones to body
-maintaining BP
- receiving deoxygenated blood and carrying metabolic waste products from
body
Primary hypertension vs secondary hypertension - correct answers
Primary htn: cause is unknown
Secondary htn: caused by another condition such as kidney disease, adrenal
disease, thyroid problems and OSA
