WGU D118 COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS SET A+
✔✔Secondary hypothyroidism is caused by dysfunction of which gland? - ✔✔Pituitary
— Results in low TSH and low T4.
✔✔Most concerning symptom of hyperthyroidism in older adults? - ✔✔Atrial fibrillation
— Thyroid hormone increases arrhythmia risk.
✔✔Which lab finding confirms diabetic ketoacidosis? - ✔✔Elevated ketones —
Indicates fat breakdown due to insulin deficiency.
✔✔Which GERD symptom requires immediate endoscopy? - ✔✔Dysphagia — Alarm
symptom suggesting malignancy or stricture.
✔✔First-line treatment for uncomplicated diverticulitis? - ✔✔Oral antibiotics — Treats
infection in stable patients.
✔✔Most common cause of acute pancreatitis? - ✔✔Gallstones — Obstruct pancreatic
duct causing inflammation.
✔✔Which hepatitis virus is associated with IV drug use? - ✔✔Hepatitis C —
Transmitted through blood exposure.
✔✔At what age does colorectal cancer screening begin for average-risk adults? - ✔✔45
years — Updated USPSTF guideline.
✔✔What is the classic triad of acute glomerulonephritis? - ✔✔Hematuria, hypertension,
edema — Reflects glomerular inflammation.
✔✔Best initial imaging for suspected kidney stones? - ✔✔CT without contrast — Gold
standard for diagnosis.
ANSWERS SET A+
✔✔Secondary hypothyroidism is caused by dysfunction of which gland? - ✔✔Pituitary
— Results in low TSH and low T4.
✔✔Most concerning symptom of hyperthyroidism in older adults? - ✔✔Atrial fibrillation
— Thyroid hormone increases arrhythmia risk.
✔✔Which lab finding confirms diabetic ketoacidosis? - ✔✔Elevated ketones —
Indicates fat breakdown due to insulin deficiency.
✔✔Which GERD symptom requires immediate endoscopy? - ✔✔Dysphagia — Alarm
symptom suggesting malignancy or stricture.
✔✔First-line treatment for uncomplicated diverticulitis? - ✔✔Oral antibiotics — Treats
infection in stable patients.
✔✔Most common cause of acute pancreatitis? - ✔✔Gallstones — Obstruct pancreatic
duct causing inflammation.
✔✔Which hepatitis virus is associated with IV drug use? - ✔✔Hepatitis C —
Transmitted through blood exposure.
✔✔At what age does colorectal cancer screening begin for average-risk adults? - ✔✔45
years — Updated USPSTF guideline.
✔✔What is the classic triad of acute glomerulonephritis? - ✔✔Hematuria, hypertension,
edema — Reflects glomerular inflammation.
✔✔Best initial imaging for suspected kidney stones? - ✔✔CT without contrast — Gold
standard for diagnosis.
