WGU D027 Patho-pharmacology Questions and Answers (Already UPDATED)

Celiac disease gold standard - ANSWER-Endoscopy with small intestine biopsy advanced metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer genetic mutation - ANSWER-EGFR mutation 20-year-old male falling frequently. Since childhood, his gait has consisted of walking on his toes. During middle school, he was able to participate in sports but was unable to participate in high school sports due to difficulty with running and jumping. Lately, he has noticed it takes longer and is more difficult to change positions from sitting to standing than it used to in the past. He has also been waking up with muscle and joint stiffness. Which condition? - ANSWER-Becker muscular dystrophy Which statement should the provider give the patient regarding the pathophysiology of SLE and its relation to thrombocytopenia? - ANSWER-SLE disrupts immune homeostasis and promotes development of self-reactive antibodies. elevated ferritin level. She has no previous medical history and is currently asymptomatic. She is concerned about the elevated ferritin and would like to know if she should be worried. What should the provider do next for this patient? - ANSWER-Order a liver function test A 75-year-old female presents to the emergency department with an irregular heart rate of 130. What can be ascertained about this patient's findings given the limited information? - ANSWER-She is diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and needs her heart rate controlled with metoprolol (Lopressor). Which condition from this patient's medical history is contributing to the loss of contractility? - ANSWER-Acute myocardial infarction A two-year-old child presents with a clear runny nose and cough which has lasted 3 days. The child's mother reports the cough sounds like a barking noise. The child is sleeping in the mother's arms and appears to have stridor. The child's mother also reports an axillary temperature of 101°F last night. Which management technique is appropriate for this child's symptoms? - ANSWER-Oral steroids and breathing treatments