WGU D027 Advanced Pathopharmacological
Foundations 2024/2025 with 500 Questions
and correct Answers-Rasmussem College
, What is the normal range for TSH level? - ANS✔✔--The normal range of TSH levels
is 0.4 to 4.0 milli-international units per liter. If you're already being treated for a thyroid
disorder, the normal range is 0.5 to 3.0 milli-international units per liter. A value ABOVE
the normal range usually indicates hypothyroidism.
What lab test would we recommend for thyroid? - ANS✔✔--Thyroid peroxidase
antibodies (TPO)
What is beta thalassemia? - ANS✔✔--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? - ANS✔✔--
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) - ANS✔✔--Glucocorticoids
What is the normal ejection fraction? - ANS✔✔--55-60%. Less than 50% is BAD
Is an ejection fraction of 50% reduced or preserved? - ANS✔✔--Preserved
What are symptoms of left sided heart failure? - ANS✔✔--Think PULMONARY. JVD,
FVO, rails, S3 murmurs. Number one cause of right sided heart failure!
What are symptoms of right sided heart failure? - ANS✔✔--Think peripheral vascular.
Lower extremity edema, abdominal distension.
What is the gold standard lab test for heart failure? - ANS✔✔--BNP. Heart failure is a
result greater than 100
What heart disease is worse with exertion? - ANS✔✔--Ischemic heart disease
because the demand requirements are higher.
What should you assess before giving Digoxin? - ANS✔✔--Apical pulse
How should Warfarin be started? - ANS✔✔--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 - ANS✔✔--Emphysema
Foundations 2024/2025 with 500 Questions
and correct Answers-Rasmussem College
, What is the normal range for TSH level? - ANS✔✔--The normal range of TSH levels
is 0.4 to 4.0 milli-international units per liter. If you're already being treated for a thyroid
disorder, the normal range is 0.5 to 3.0 milli-international units per liter. A value ABOVE
the normal range usually indicates hypothyroidism.
What lab test would we recommend for thyroid? - ANS✔✔--Thyroid peroxidase
antibodies (TPO)
What is beta thalassemia? - ANS✔✔--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? - ANS✔✔--
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) - ANS✔✔--Glucocorticoids
What is the normal ejection fraction? - ANS✔✔--55-60%. Less than 50% is BAD
Is an ejection fraction of 50% reduced or preserved? - ANS✔✔--Preserved
What are symptoms of left sided heart failure? - ANS✔✔--Think PULMONARY. JVD,
FVO, rails, S3 murmurs. Number one cause of right sided heart failure!
What are symptoms of right sided heart failure? - ANS✔✔--Think peripheral vascular.
Lower extremity edema, abdominal distension.
What is the gold standard lab test for heart failure? - ANS✔✔--BNP. Heart failure is a
result greater than 100
What heart disease is worse with exertion? - ANS✔✔--Ischemic heart disease
because the demand requirements are higher.
What should you assess before giving Digoxin? - ANS✔✔--Apical pulse
How should Warfarin be started? - ANS✔✔--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 - ANS✔✔--Emphysema
