WGU D027 (Actual) Exam 2023|2024 already passed

WGU D027 (Actual) Exam 2023|2024 already passed What organ does cystic fibrosis affect? - ANSWER-Affects the pancreas causing secretions into the lungs What is Klinefelter syndrome? - ANSWER-An extra X chromosome for males so example XXY causing female-like qualities What is Turner Syndrome? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER- 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) - ANSWER-Glucocorticoids What is the normal ejection fraction? - ANSWER-55-60%. Less than 50% is BAD Is an ejection fraction of 50% reduced or preserved? - ANSWER-Preserved What are symptoms of left sided heart failure? - ANSWER-Think PULMONARY. JVD, FVO, rails, S3 murmurs. Number one cause of right sided heart failure! What are symptoms of right sided heart failure? - ANSWER-Think peripheral vascular. Lower extremity edema, abdominal distension. What is the gold standard lab test for heart failure? - ANSWER-BNP. Heart failure is a result greater than 100 What heart disease is worse with exertion? - ANSWER-Ischemic heart disease because the demand requirements are higher. What should you assess before giving Digoxin? - ANSWER-Apical pulse How should Warfarin be started? - ANSWER-Start initial dose at half to monitor the effects What causes the destruction of alveolar walls? Air goes in but can't get out which leads to hyperinflation - ANSWER-Emphysema What causes excess mucus production and smooth muscle hypertrophy? - ANSWER- Bronchitis