WGU: D027: Advanced Pathopharmacological Foundations

After 48 to 72 hours, the skin is checked. What is considered positive? - correct answears- 10 mm - However, you may see an induration on anyone who's had the TB immunization and this is considered normal and not positive How did Fragile X Syndrome (FXS) get its name? - correct answears- The gene Fragile X (the FMR1 gene) is on the X syndrome - Mutation of the FMR1 gene How do antimuscarinic drugs help COPD patients with their symptoms? - correct answears- Block the bronchoconstrictor effects of acetylcholine on M3 muscarinic receptors expressed in airway smooth muscle How do we treat PUD that is NSAIDS induced? - correct answears- Discontinue NSAID if possible and treat with PPI for 4 weeks - If not, treat with a PPI for 8 weeks and consider using a COX-2 inhibitor or misoprostol prophylaxis in future NSAID treatments How do you correct pleural effusions? - correct answears- Thoracentesis (needle decompression) - Diuretic (if it causes cardiac issues such as CHF) - Tube thoracostomy (chest tube) How do you diagnose small cell lung cancer? - correct answears- Chest x-ray - Test for mutation in eGFR How do you diagnose thyroid storm? - correct answears- Assessment of symptoms - Elevated serum T3 and T4 levels - Decreased serum TSH levels - Radioactive iodine is used to test for increased uptake in primary hyperthyroidism How do you treat Grave's disease? - correct answears- Remove or destroy thyroid tissue or suppress with drug (methimazole or propylthiouracil) - Treat with Iodine-131 OR - Administration of corticosteroids - Plasma exchange or thyroidectomy may be used when medical treatment fails How do you treat Hashimoto's? - correct answears- Synthetic hormone medications How do you treat hypothyroidism? - correct answears- Thyroid hormone replacemen