WGU D116 OA PRACTICE QUESTIONS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Metformin and contrast dye - CORRECT ANSWER- Metformin should be held
before contrast dye procedures due to the risk of lactic acidosis.
SSRI teaching points - CORRECT ANSWER- Patients should be informed that these
medications take weeks to work and to report any suicidal thoughts.
Therapeutic index - CORRECT ANSWER- A measure used to determine the safety
range of a drug.
Vancomycin - CORRECT ANSWER- A medication that requires monitoring of trough
levels and kidney function.
Black box warning for antipsychotics - CORRECT ANSWER- A warning indicating
increased risk of death in elderly patients with dementia.
Digoxin toxicity signs - CORRECT ANSWER- Symptoms include visual halos and
bradycardia.
Vitamin K-rich foods - CORRECT ANSWER- Foods such as spinach, kale, and
broccoli that can affect anticoagulation therapy.
aPTT - CORRECT ANSWER- A lab test used to monitor patients on heparin
therapy.
Activated charcoal - CORRECT ANSWER- A treatment that works by absorbing
drugs in the gastrointestinal tract.
Inhaled corticosteroids - CORRECT ANSWER- Patients should be advised to rinse
their mouth after use to prevent oral thrush.
Furosemide - CORRECT ANSWER- A loop diuretic commonly used to treat edema
and hypertension, often causing low potassium levels as a side effect.
INR - CORRECT ANSWER- A lab test that measures the time it takes for blood to
clot, crucial for monitoring patients on warfarin.
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Metformin and contrast dye - CORRECT ANSWER- Metformin should be held
before contrast dye procedures due to the risk of lactic acidosis.
SSRI teaching points - CORRECT ANSWER- Patients should be informed that these
medications take weeks to work and to report any suicidal thoughts.
Therapeutic index - CORRECT ANSWER- A measure used to determine the safety
range of a drug.
Vancomycin - CORRECT ANSWER- A medication that requires monitoring of trough
levels and kidney function.
Black box warning for antipsychotics - CORRECT ANSWER- A warning indicating
increased risk of death in elderly patients with dementia.
Digoxin toxicity signs - CORRECT ANSWER- Symptoms include visual halos and
bradycardia.
Vitamin K-rich foods - CORRECT ANSWER- Foods such as spinach, kale, and
broccoli that can affect anticoagulation therapy.
aPTT - CORRECT ANSWER- A lab test used to monitor patients on heparin
therapy.
Activated charcoal - CORRECT ANSWER- A treatment that works by absorbing
drugs in the gastrointestinal tract.
Inhaled corticosteroids - CORRECT ANSWER- Patients should be advised to rinse
their mouth after use to prevent oral thrush.
Furosemide - CORRECT ANSWER- A loop diuretic commonly used to treat edema
and hypertension, often causing low potassium levels as a side effect.
INR - CORRECT ANSWER- A lab test that measures the time it takes for blood to
clot, crucial for monitoring patients on warfarin.
