WGU D116 OA Practice Questions with
Correct Answers
Furosemide - ANSWERSA loop diuretic commonly used to treat edema and
hypertension, often causing low potassium levels as a side effect.
INR - ANSWERSA lab test that measures the time it takes for blood to clot, crucial for
monitoring patients on warfarin.
Flumazenil - ANSWERSAn antidote used to reverse the effects of benzodiazepine
overdose.
Omeprazole - ANSWERSA medication that reduces stomach acid production by
inhibiting proton pumps.
ACE inhibitors - ANSWERSA class of medications that can cause a dry cough and
angioedema as side effects.
Levothyroxine - ANSWERSA thyroid hormone replacement that should be taken on an
empty stomach in the morning.
Glucagon - ANSWERSA hormone used to treat hypoglycemia by raising blood glucose
levels.
SSRIs - ANSWERSA class of antidepressants that can cause insomnia as a common
side effect.
Metformin - ANSWERSA medication contraindicated in patients with renal impairment
due to the risk of lactic acidosis.
Short-acting beta-2 agonist - ANSWERSA class of drugs, including albuterol, used for
quick relief of asthma symptoms.
Beta blockers - ANSWERSMedications that are contraindicated in asthma patients due
to potential bronchoconstriction.
Digoxin - ANSWERSA cardiac glycoside where toxicity risk increases with low
potassium levels.
NSAIDs - ANSWERSMedications that are not safe for use in patients with peptic ulcer
disease.
Correct Answers
Furosemide - ANSWERSA loop diuretic commonly used to treat edema and
hypertension, often causing low potassium levels as a side effect.
INR - ANSWERSA lab test that measures the time it takes for blood to clot, crucial for
monitoring patients on warfarin.
Flumazenil - ANSWERSAn antidote used to reverse the effects of benzodiazepine
overdose.
Omeprazole - ANSWERSA medication that reduces stomach acid production by
inhibiting proton pumps.
ACE inhibitors - ANSWERSA class of medications that can cause a dry cough and
angioedema as side effects.
Levothyroxine - ANSWERSA thyroid hormone replacement that should be taken on an
empty stomach in the morning.
Glucagon - ANSWERSA hormone used to treat hypoglycemia by raising blood glucose
levels.
SSRIs - ANSWERSA class of antidepressants that can cause insomnia as a common
side effect.
Metformin - ANSWERSA medication contraindicated in patients with renal impairment
due to the risk of lactic acidosis.
Short-acting beta-2 agonist - ANSWERSA class of drugs, including albuterol, used for
quick relief of asthma symptoms.
Beta blockers - ANSWERSMedications that are contraindicated in asthma patients due
to potential bronchoconstriction.
Digoxin - ANSWERSA cardiac glycoside where toxicity risk increases with low
potassium levels.
NSAIDs - ANSWERSMedications that are not safe for use in patients with peptic ulcer
disease.
