WGU DO27 OBJECTIVE ASSEMENT 2024-2025
EXAM WITH REVIEW QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY
GRADED A+
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
What is a chronic inflammatory obstruction of bronchi? - ANSWER-Asthma, Triggers
cause mucus to clog bronchial tubes.
What causes an overbite and buffalo hump? - ANSWER-Endocrine disorder called
acromegaly (overproduction of growth hormone)
What causes Addison's disease? - ANSWER-Decreased glucocorticoid (due to
autoimmune destruction of adrenal cortex)
What causes Cushing's syndrome? - ANSWER-excess cortisol
What causes Grave's disease? - ANSWER-overproduction of thyroid hormone.
HYPERthyroidism.
When should you instruct the patient to take their FIRST dose of antihypertensive? -
ANSWER-At night to avoid orthostatic hypotension. Educate slow position changes
and lay down if needed.
What are side effects of ACE inhibitors? - ANSWER-dry cough
angioedema
hyperkalemia
*Contraindicated in pregnancy
Which type of antihypertensive should NOT be given to patients with Asthma? -
ANSWER-Nonselective beta blocker (-lol) because both beta-2 receptors are
effected
What is the first choice of calcium channel blocker? - ANSWER-Verapamil
What side effect should you watch for in a patient taking a statin drug? - ANSWER-
Muscle pain which can lead to rhabdomyolysis, kidney failure, and death.
EXAM WITH REVIEW QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY
GRADED A+
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
What is a chronic inflammatory obstruction of bronchi? - ANSWER-Asthma, Triggers
cause mucus to clog bronchial tubes.
What causes an overbite and buffalo hump? - ANSWER-Endocrine disorder called
acromegaly (overproduction of growth hormone)
What causes Addison's disease? - ANSWER-Decreased glucocorticoid (due to
autoimmune destruction of adrenal cortex)
What causes Cushing's syndrome? - ANSWER-excess cortisol
What causes Grave's disease? - ANSWER-overproduction of thyroid hormone.
HYPERthyroidism.
When should you instruct the patient to take their FIRST dose of antihypertensive? -
ANSWER-At night to avoid orthostatic hypotension. Educate slow position changes
and lay down if needed.
What are side effects of ACE inhibitors? - ANSWER-dry cough
angioedema
hyperkalemia
*Contraindicated in pregnancy
Which type of antihypertensive should NOT be given to patients with Asthma? -
ANSWER-Nonselective beta blocker (-lol) because both beta-2 receptors are
effected
What is the first choice of calcium channel blocker? - ANSWER-Verapamil
What side effect should you watch for in a patient taking a statin drug? - ANSWER-
Muscle pain which can lead to rhabdomyolysis, kidney failure, and death.
