WGU D027 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS – GRADED A+ RECENTLY UPDATED QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS

WGU D027 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS – GRADED A+ RECENTLY UPDATED QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS What organ does cystic fibrosis affect? Correct ans - Affects the pancreas causing secretions into the lungs What is Klinefelter syndrome? Correct ans - An extra X chromosome for males so example XXY causing female-like qualities What is Turner Syndrome? Correct ans - females. missing or deformed x chromosome. right hemisphere dysfunction, hearing loss, ear infection, language and articulation disorders, visual spatial and attentional problems What is beta thalassemia? Correct ans - a condition in which the synthesis of the beta-globin chains is decreased or absent. Causes low hemoglobin. Which medication is contraindicated in a patient with Beta Thalassemia? Correct ans - Ferrous Sulfate What drug is used in combination with other agent to treat lymphoid tissue (leukemia). Directly toxic to lymphoid tissues Selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERM) - for hormone receptor positive and advanced breast cancer. (Tomaxafin - reduces risk and recurrence risk) Correct ans - Glucocorticoids What is the normal ejection fraction? Correct ans - 55-60%. Less than 50% is BAD Is an ejection fraction of 50% reduced or preserved? Correct ans - Preserved What are symptoms of left sided heart failure? Correct ans - Think PULMONARY. JVD, FVO, rails, S3 murmurs. Number one cause of right sided heart failure! What are symptoms of right sided heart failure? Correct ans - Think peripheral vascular. Lower extremity edema, abdominal distension. What is the gold standard lab test for heart failure? Correct ans - BNP. Heart failure is a result greater than 100 What heart disease is worse with exertion? Correct ans - Ischemic heart disease because the demand requirements are higher.