WGU D027 Objective Assessment
Review (Latest 2025/ 2026 Update)
Advanced Pathopharmacological
Foundations| QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS ;A+ GRADE
,
,Which medication is given after an MI? - VERIFIED
ANSWER ---Beta blocker is given for 6 months to prevent
another MI
When should medication reconciliation be done? -
VERIFIED ANSWER ---Within 30 days of discharge
Which drug class is used as the first line of treatment for
depression? - VERIFIED ANSWER ---SSRIs because of
the low side effects and effectiveness.
What is the first line of treatment for uncomplicated otitis
media in pediatric patient without comorbidities? -
VERIFIED ANSWER ---Amoxicillin
How do you test for postural orthostatic tachycardia
syndrome? - VERIFIED ANSWER ---Tilt test
What is Florinef (corticosteroid) used for? - VERIFIED
ANSWER ---Used to treat postural hypotension and
adrenal insufficiency.
What are the side effects of Florinef? - VERIFIED
ANSWER ---Nausea, headache, sleep problems, and
mood changes.
What is the off label use for prazosin/minipress (alpha- 1
blocker)? - VERIFIED ANSWER ---Sleep aid for patients
diagnosed with PTSD
, Which medications are used to treat myasthenia gravis? -
VERIFIED ANSWER ---Corticosteroids and cholinesterase
inhibitors.
Side effects of cholinesterase inhibitors (neostigmine): -
VERIFIED ANSWER ---Excessive salvation, urinary
urgency, sweating, spasm, bradycardia
What is the first line of treatment for uncomplicated
hypertension? - VERIFIED ANSWER ---
Hydrochlorothiazide(thiazide diuretic) orally with lifestyle
changes.
What might cause ataxia in a pediatric patient? -
VERIFIED ANSWER ---- Fragile X syndrome
- Prader Willie Syndrome by deletion of chromosome 15
from father
Combined ___________ are contraindicated when breast
feeding. - VERIFIED ANSWER ---Oral contraceptives
Which antibiotic would you use for treatment of UTI during
pregnancy? - VERIFIED ANSWER ---One-time dose of
Fosfomycin and cephalexin.
NO PENCILLINS
Autosomal Dominant - 1 parent has, 50% change of child
having
Review (Latest 2025/ 2026 Update)
Advanced Pathopharmacological
Foundations| QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS ;A+ GRADE
,
,Which medication is given after an MI? - VERIFIED
ANSWER ---Beta blocker is given for 6 months to prevent
another MI
When should medication reconciliation be done? -
VERIFIED ANSWER ---Within 30 days of discharge
Which drug class is used as the first line of treatment for
depression? - VERIFIED ANSWER ---SSRIs because of
the low side effects and effectiveness.
What is the first line of treatment for uncomplicated otitis
media in pediatric patient without comorbidities? -
VERIFIED ANSWER ---Amoxicillin
How do you test for postural orthostatic tachycardia
syndrome? - VERIFIED ANSWER ---Tilt test
What is Florinef (corticosteroid) used for? - VERIFIED
ANSWER ---Used to treat postural hypotension and
adrenal insufficiency.
What are the side effects of Florinef? - VERIFIED
ANSWER ---Nausea, headache, sleep problems, and
mood changes.
What is the off label use for prazosin/minipress (alpha- 1
blocker)? - VERIFIED ANSWER ---Sleep aid for patients
diagnosed with PTSD
, Which medications are used to treat myasthenia gravis? -
VERIFIED ANSWER ---Corticosteroids and cholinesterase
inhibitors.
Side effects of cholinesterase inhibitors (neostigmine): -
VERIFIED ANSWER ---Excessive salvation, urinary
urgency, sweating, spasm, bradycardia
What is the first line of treatment for uncomplicated
hypertension? - VERIFIED ANSWER ---
Hydrochlorothiazide(thiazide diuretic) orally with lifestyle
changes.
What might cause ataxia in a pediatric patient? -
VERIFIED ANSWER ---- Fragile X syndrome
- Prader Willie Syndrome by deletion of chromosome 15
from father
Combined ___________ are contraindicated when breast
feeding. - VERIFIED ANSWER ---Oral contraceptives
Which antibiotic would you use for treatment of UTI during
pregnancy? - VERIFIED ANSWER ---One-time dose of
Fosfomycin and cephalexin.
NO PENCILLINS
Autosomal Dominant - 1 parent has, 50% change of child
having
