WGU D116 OA PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH
ACCURATE ANSWERS |GRADED A+ .
Furosemide - correct Answers -A loop diuretic commonly used to treat edema and hypertension,
often causing low potassium levels as a side effect.
INR - correct Answers -A lab test that measures the time it takes for blood to clot, crucial for
monitoring patients on warfarin.
Flumazenil - correct Answers -An antidote used to reverse the effects of benzodiazepine
overdose.
Omeprazole - correct Answers -A medication that reduces stomach acid production by inhibiting
proton pumps.
ACE inhibitors - correct Answers -A class of medications that can cause a dry cough and
angioedema as side effects.
Levothyroxine - correct Answers -A thyroid hormone replacement that should be taken on an
empty stomach in the morning.
Glucagon - correct Answers -A hormone used to treat hypoglycemia by raising blood glucose
levels.
SSRIs - correct Answers -A class of antidepressants that can cause insomnia as a common side
effect.
Metformin - correct Answers -A medication contraindicated in patients with renal impairment
due to the risk of lactic acidosis.
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, Short-acting beta-2 agonist - correct Answers -A class of drugs, including albuterol, used for
quick relief of asthma symptoms.
Beta blockers - correct Answers -Medications that are contraindicated in asthma patients due to
potential bronchoconstriction.
Digoxin - correct Answers -A cardiac glycoside where toxicity risk increases with low potassium
levels.
NSAIDs - correct Answers -Medications that are not safe for use in patients with peptic ulcer
disease.
SSRIs and suicide risk - correct Answers -A warning that these antidepressants may increase the
risk of suicide in young adults.
Isotretinoin - correct Answers -A medication that is contraindicated during pregnancy due to its
teratogenic effects.
Long-acting insulin - correct Answers -Insulin that does not peak at 4 hours, providing a steady
release of insulin.
Methotrexate - correct Answers -A drug that suppresses the immune system and is used in
various autoimmune diseases.
Loratadine - correct Answers -An antihistamine that causes less drowsiness compared to
diphenhydramine.
Tetracyclines - correct Answers -Antibiotics that should be avoided in children under 8 due to
the risk of tooth discoloration.
NPH insulin - correct Answers -An intermediate-acting insulin that appears cloudy.
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ACCURATE ANSWERS |GRADED A+ .
Furosemide - correct Answers -A loop diuretic commonly used to treat edema and hypertension,
often causing low potassium levels as a side effect.
INR - correct Answers -A lab test that measures the time it takes for blood to clot, crucial for
monitoring patients on warfarin.
Flumazenil - correct Answers -An antidote used to reverse the effects of benzodiazepine
overdose.
Omeprazole - correct Answers -A medication that reduces stomach acid production by inhibiting
proton pumps.
ACE inhibitors - correct Answers -A class of medications that can cause a dry cough and
angioedema as side effects.
Levothyroxine - correct Answers -A thyroid hormone replacement that should be taken on an
empty stomach in the morning.
Glucagon - correct Answers -A hormone used to treat hypoglycemia by raising blood glucose
levels.
SSRIs - correct Answers -A class of antidepressants that can cause insomnia as a common side
effect.
Metformin - correct Answers -A medication contraindicated in patients with renal impairment
due to the risk of lactic acidosis.
1
, Short-acting beta-2 agonist - correct Answers -A class of drugs, including albuterol, used for
quick relief of asthma symptoms.
Beta blockers - correct Answers -Medications that are contraindicated in asthma patients due to
potential bronchoconstriction.
Digoxin - correct Answers -A cardiac glycoside where toxicity risk increases with low potassium
levels.
NSAIDs - correct Answers -Medications that are not safe for use in patients with peptic ulcer
disease.
SSRIs and suicide risk - correct Answers -A warning that these antidepressants may increase the
risk of suicide in young adults.
Isotretinoin - correct Answers -A medication that is contraindicated during pregnancy due to its
teratogenic effects.
Long-acting insulin - correct Answers -Insulin that does not peak at 4 hours, providing a steady
release of insulin.
Methotrexate - correct Answers -A drug that suppresses the immune system and is used in
various autoimmune diseases.
Loratadine - correct Answers -An antihistamine that causes less drowsiness compared to
diphenhydramine.
Tetracyclines - correct Answers -Antibiotics that should be avoided in children under 8 due to
the risk of tooth discoloration.
NPH insulin - correct Answers -An intermediate-acting insulin that appears cloudy.
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