WGU D116 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY UNIT 7 OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT QUES… EXAM
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WGU D116 Advanced
Pharmacology Unit 7
Objective Assessment
Questions & Answers 2026-
2027
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
53 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 53 verified questions with correct answers provided, focusing on advanced
pharmacology. It serves as a comprehensive resource for mastering pharmacological concepts and is
suitable for exam preparation, course review, and certification readiness. Each question is designed to
reinforce understanding of critical principles in medication management.
CONTENTS
Gastroesophageal Disorders Q1–Q12
Diabetes Management Q13–Q24
Thyroid Disorders Q25–Q35
Page 1
, Weight Management Q36–Q46
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Q47–Q53
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 53
An older adult patient with severe gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) has had only minimal relief using a
histamine2-receptor antagonist (H2RA). The patient is to begin taking omeprazole.
What should the provider teach this patient?
CORRECT ANSWER
Long-term therapy may be needed for severe GERD
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 53
A patient has been taking senna for several days, and the provider notes that the urine is yellowish-brown.
What should the provider know about this symptom?
CORRECT ANSWER
It is an expected, harmless effect of senna
Senna (exlax) is a stimulant laxative
Yellowish-brown pink color is expected
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 53
Which statement is correct about the contrast between acarbose and miglitol?
CORRECT ANSWER
Miglitol has not been associated with hepatic dysfunction like acarbose has
both drugs are alpha-glucosidase inhibitors
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 53
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, A healthcare professional is discussing the use of immunosuppressants for the treatment of inflammatory
bowel disease (IBD) with a group of nursing students.
Which statement by a student indicates understanding of the teaching?
CORRECT ANSWER
"Cyclosporine can be used to induce remission of IBD"
Can be given IV to induce rapid remission of IBD
Methotrexate used to promote the short-term remission of IBD
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 53
A 45-year-old woman with a family history of osteoporosis is requesting to begin a vitamin D supplement.
Her current vitamin D level is 20 ng/mL.Which dosage of vitamin D is appropriate for this patient?
CORRECT ANSWER
600 IU/day
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 53
An advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) diagnosed a patient with Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) and is
reviewing medications to treat this condition. The APRN decides to use tetracycline as one of the antibiotics
to treat this condition.Why should this medication be avoided in pregnant women and children?
CORRECT ANSWER
Stains developing teeth
Should not be used in children and or pregnant women
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 53
A patient refilled a long-standing levothyroxine prescription at the pharmacy. The pills are usually white, but
this time they are yellow. The bottle has the correct dose and directions on it, but the generic manufacturer is
different. When the patient questions the situation, the patient is told that the previous generic formulation
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P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
WGU D116 Advanced
Pharmacology Unit 7
Objective Assessment
Questions & Answers 2026-
2027
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
53 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 53 verified questions with correct answers provided, focusing on advanced
pharmacology. It serves as a comprehensive resource for mastering pharmacological concepts and is
suitable for exam preparation, course review, and certification readiness. Each question is designed to
reinforce understanding of critical principles in medication management.
CONTENTS
Gastroesophageal Disorders Q1–Q12
Diabetes Management Q13–Q24
Thyroid Disorders Q25–Q35
Page 1
, Weight Management Q36–Q46
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Q47–Q53
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 53
An older adult patient with severe gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) has had only minimal relief using a
histamine2-receptor antagonist (H2RA). The patient is to begin taking omeprazole.
What should the provider teach this patient?
CORRECT ANSWER
Long-term therapy may be needed for severe GERD
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 53
A patient has been taking senna for several days, and the provider notes that the urine is yellowish-brown.
What should the provider know about this symptom?
CORRECT ANSWER
It is an expected, harmless effect of senna
Senna (exlax) is a stimulant laxative
Yellowish-brown pink color is expected
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 53
Which statement is correct about the contrast between acarbose and miglitol?
CORRECT ANSWER
Miglitol has not been associated with hepatic dysfunction like acarbose has
both drugs are alpha-glucosidase inhibitors
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 53
Page 2
, A healthcare professional is discussing the use of immunosuppressants for the treatment of inflammatory
bowel disease (IBD) with a group of nursing students.
Which statement by a student indicates understanding of the teaching?
CORRECT ANSWER
"Cyclosporine can be used to induce remission of IBD"
Can be given IV to induce rapid remission of IBD
Methotrexate used to promote the short-term remission of IBD
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 53
A 45-year-old woman with a family history of osteoporosis is requesting to begin a vitamin D supplement.
Her current vitamin D level is 20 ng/mL.Which dosage of vitamin D is appropriate for this patient?
CORRECT ANSWER
600 IU/day
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 53
An advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) diagnosed a patient with Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) and is
reviewing medications to treat this condition. The APRN decides to use tetracycline as one of the antibiotics
to treat this condition.Why should this medication be avoided in pregnant women and children?
CORRECT ANSWER
Stains developing teeth
Should not be used in children and or pregnant women
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 53
A patient refilled a long-standing levothyroxine prescription at the pharmacy. The pills are usually white, but
this time they are yellow. The bottle has the correct dose and directions on it, but the generic manufacturer is
different. When the patient questions the situation, the patient is told that the previous generic formulation
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