WGU D027 Exam 2023 Questions and Answers (Verified Answers)

WGU D027 Exam 2023 Questions and Answers (Verified Answers) What organ does cystic fibrosis affect? - ANS Affects the pancreas causing secretions into the lungs What is Klinefelter syndrome? - ANS An extra X chromosome for males so example XXY causing female-like qualities What is Turner Syndrome? - 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? - 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? - 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) - ANS Glucocorticoids What is the normal ejection fraction? - ANS 55-60%. Less than 50% is BAD Is an ejection fraction of 50% reduced or preserved? - ANS Preserved What are symptoms of left sided heart failure? - ANS Think PULMONARY. JVD, FVO, rails, S3 murmurs. Number one cause of right sided heart failure!