WGU Advanced Pathopharmacology PRACTICE
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1. A patient presents with a blood pressure of 160/100 mmHg. Which class of medication is typically considered first-line
for treating primary hypertension in a non-Black patient without comorbidities?
- A) Beta-blockers
- B) ACE inhibitors
- C) Thiazide diuretics
- D) Calcium channel blockers
Answer: C) Thiazide diuretics
Rationale: According to JNC 8 guidelines, thiazide diuretics are considered first-line therapy for hypertension in non-Black
patients without comorbidities. They are effective, well-tolerated, and have a good safety profile.
2. A patient with asthma is prescribed a beta-blocker for hypertension. Which type of beta-blocker is safest for this
patient?
- A) Propranolol
- B) Metoprolol
- C) Atenolol
- D) Carvedilol
,Answer: B) Metoprolol
Rationale: Metoprolol is a cardioselective beta-1 blocker. At lower doses, it is less likely to cause bronchoconstriction
compared to non-selective beta-blockers like propranolol. However, caution is still advised.
3. Which electrolyte imbalance is most commonly associated with loop diuretics like furosemide?
- A) Hyperkalemia
- B) Hyponatremia
- C) Hypokalemia
- D) Hypercalcemia
Answer: C) Hypokalemia
Rationale: Loop diuretics inhibit the Na-K-2Cl cotransporter in the loop of Henle, leading to increased excretion of
potassium. This can cause hypokalemia.
4. A patient on warfarin has an INR of 5.5. Which medication should be administered?
- A) Vitamin K (Phytonadione)
- B) Protamine sulfate
- C) Heparin
- D) Aspirin
, Answer: A) Vitamin K (Phytonadione)
Rationale: Vitamin K is the antidote for warfarin overdose. An INR of 5.5 is significantly elevated and increases the risk of
bleeding. Vitamin K reverses the anticoagulant effect.
5. Which medication is a direct thrombin inhibitor?
- A) Enoxaparin
- B) Dabigatran
- C) Rivaroxaban
- D) Apixaban
Answer: B) Dabigatran
Rationale: Dabigatran is a direct thrombin inhibitor. Enoxaparin is a low-molecular-weight heparin, and rivaroxaban and
apixaban are direct factor Xa inhibitors.
6. A patient with heart failure is prescribed spironolactone. Which lab value should be monitored closely?
- A) Sodium
- B) Potassium
- C) Calcium
- D) Chloride
TEST 2026 | QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS &
DETAILED EXPLANATIONS STUDY GUIDE
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR INSTANT
DOWNLOAD PDF
,WGU Advanced Pathopharmacology Practice Exam
1. A patient presents with a blood pressure of 160/100 mmHg. Which class of medication is typically considered first-line
for treating primary hypertension in a non-Black patient without comorbidities?
- A) Beta-blockers
- B) ACE inhibitors
- C) Thiazide diuretics
- D) Calcium channel blockers
Answer: C) Thiazide diuretics
Rationale: According to JNC 8 guidelines, thiazide diuretics are considered first-line therapy for hypertension in non-Black
patients without comorbidities. They are effective, well-tolerated, and have a good safety profile.
2. A patient with asthma is prescribed a beta-blocker for hypertension. Which type of beta-blocker is safest for this
patient?
- A) Propranolol
- B) Metoprolol
- C) Atenolol
- D) Carvedilol
,Answer: B) Metoprolol
Rationale: Metoprolol is a cardioselective beta-1 blocker. At lower doses, it is less likely to cause bronchoconstriction
compared to non-selective beta-blockers like propranolol. However, caution is still advised.
3. Which electrolyte imbalance is most commonly associated with loop diuretics like furosemide?
- A) Hyperkalemia
- B) Hyponatremia
- C) Hypokalemia
- D) Hypercalcemia
Answer: C) Hypokalemia
Rationale: Loop diuretics inhibit the Na-K-2Cl cotransporter in the loop of Henle, leading to increased excretion of
potassium. This can cause hypokalemia.
4. A patient on warfarin has an INR of 5.5. Which medication should be administered?
- A) Vitamin K (Phytonadione)
- B) Protamine sulfate
- C) Heparin
- D) Aspirin
, Answer: A) Vitamin K (Phytonadione)
Rationale: Vitamin K is the antidote for warfarin overdose. An INR of 5.5 is significantly elevated and increases the risk of
bleeding. Vitamin K reverses the anticoagulant effect.
5. Which medication is a direct thrombin inhibitor?
- A) Enoxaparin
- B) Dabigatran
- C) Rivaroxaban
- D) Apixaban
Answer: B) Dabigatran
Rationale: Dabigatran is a direct thrombin inhibitor. Enoxaparin is a low-molecular-weight heparin, and rivaroxaban and
apixaban are direct factor Xa inhibitors.
6. A patient with heart failure is prescribed spironolactone. Which lab value should be monitored closely?
- A) Sodium
- B) Potassium
- C) Calcium
- D) Chloride
