WGU D027 Questions & Answers(Latest Update )

What organ does cystic fibrosis affect? - ANSWERAffects the pancreas causing secretions into the lungs What is Klinefelter syndrome? - ANSWERAn extra X chromosome for males so example XXY causing female-like qualities What is Turner Syndrome? - ANSWERfemales. 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? - ANSWERa 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? - ANSWERFerrous 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) - ANSWERGlucocorticoids What is the normal ejection fraction? - ANSWER55-60%. Less than 50% is BAD Is an ejection fraction of 50% reduced or preserved? - ANSWERPreserved What are symptoms of left sided heart failure? - ANSWERThink PULMONARY. JVD, FVO, rails, S3 murmurs. Number one cause of right sided heart failure!