WGU D027 PATHOPHARMACOLOGICAL
ADVANCED FOUNDATION OBJECTIVE FINAL
EXAM 2025 WITH ACTUAL CORRECT QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED DETAILED
ANSWERS|FREQUENTLY TESTED QUESTIONS
AND SOLUTIONS |ALREADY GRADED
A+|NEWEST|LATEST UPDATE|GUARANTEED PASS
Which two classes of antidysrhythmic drugs have nearly identical cardiac
effects?
Sodium channel blockers and potassium channel blockers
Beta blockers and potassium channel blockers
Calcium channel blockers and sodium channel blockers
Beta blockers and calcium channel blockers
Beta blockers and calcium channel blockers
A patient who is taking simvastatin develops an infection, and the provider orders
azithromycin to treat the infection. The nurse should be concerned if the patient
complains of what?
Muscle pain
What is protamine sulfate for
counteract heparin
What to use to coutneract warfarin?
Vit K 1mg IV over 1 hr
when to take Lantus in hospital?
bedtime
Normal T4
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,5-12
Normal T3
80-220
elevated T3 is what diagnosis
hyperthyroidism
What med to give for hyperthyroid
propylthiouracil (PTU)
What happens if hypothyroid is untreated in pregnant patient
Neuropsychological deficits in the fetus can occur if the condition is not treated.****
What does Iodine do for graves disease
This drug will be taken up by the thyroid gland and will destroy the cells to reduce my
hyperthyroidism.
fever, tachycardia, warm moist skin, and protuberant eyes are symptoms of?
grave's disease
what do antihistamines do?
Antihistamines block H1 receptors to prevent actions of histamine at these sites
How to use metered dose inhaler?
atients should wait one minute between puffs for inhaled medications.
Sudden, rapid inhalation of medication may cause bronchospasm. Activation of the MDI
should occur after inhalation begins.
What to avoid while taking hydroxyzine
alcohol
A patient with stable COPD receives prescriptions for an inhaled glucocorticoid
and an inhaled beta2-adrenergic agonist. Which statement by the patient
indicates an understanding of this medication regimen?
"I will need to use the beta2-adrenergic agonist drug daily."
"The glucocorticoid is used as prophylaxis to prevent exacerbations."
"I should use the glucocorticoid as needed when symptoms flare."
"The beta2-adrenergic agonist suppresses the synthesis of inflammatory mediators."
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, Glucocorticoid use in stable COPD is preventive in nature through suppressing
inflammation and should not be used as a PRN rescue medication for exacerbations.
Beta2-adrenergic agonists should be used PRN and may not be needed daily.
What type of bronchodilator is reccomended for stable COPD?
LABA
What does guifenesin do for cough?
helps stimulate the flow of secretions to increase cough productivity****
When shouold you take first dose of alpha-adrenegic antagonist for htn?
bedtime to prevent orthostatic hypotension
nurse is discussing motor symptoms with a patient with Parkinson disease who
has been taking levodopa or carbidopa (Sinemet) for nine months and who is now
having regular tics. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of
this symptom?
"My provider may order clozapine to treat these tics."
"These tics are an indication that my dose of Sinemet is too low."
"This means I will have to have surgery to stop the symptoms."
"I may need to try a lower dose of Sinemet to reduce my tics."
I may need to try a lower dose of sinemet to reduce my tics -
Most important risk factors of alzheimers
age and family history
Should you take phenytoin with oral contraceptives?
Phenytoin is designated as pregnancy category D and interferes with the
efficacy of oral birth control pills leading to the potential for unplanned pregnancy.
A nurse is caring for a patient who has been taking an antiepileptic drug for
several weeks. The nurse asks the patient if the therapy is effective. The patient
reports little change in seizure frequency. What will the nurse do?
Request an order to increase the dose of the antiepileptic drug
Reinforce the need to take the medications as prescribed
Contact the provider to request an order for serum drug levels
Ask the patient to complete a seizure frequency chart for the past few weeks
Contact the provider to request an order for serum drug levels
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ADVANCED FOUNDATION OBJECTIVE FINAL
EXAM 2025 WITH ACTUAL CORRECT QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED DETAILED
ANSWERS|FREQUENTLY TESTED QUESTIONS
AND SOLUTIONS |ALREADY GRADED
A+|NEWEST|LATEST UPDATE|GUARANTEED PASS
Which two classes of antidysrhythmic drugs have nearly identical cardiac
effects?
Sodium channel blockers and potassium channel blockers
Beta blockers and potassium channel blockers
Calcium channel blockers and sodium channel blockers
Beta blockers and calcium channel blockers
Beta blockers and calcium channel blockers
A patient who is taking simvastatin develops an infection, and the provider orders
azithromycin to treat the infection. The nurse should be concerned if the patient
complains of what?
Muscle pain
What is protamine sulfate for
counteract heparin
What to use to coutneract warfarin?
Vit K 1mg IV over 1 hr
when to take Lantus in hospital?
bedtime
Normal T4
1|Page
,5-12
Normal T3
80-220
elevated T3 is what diagnosis
hyperthyroidism
What med to give for hyperthyroid
propylthiouracil (PTU)
What happens if hypothyroid is untreated in pregnant patient
Neuropsychological deficits in the fetus can occur if the condition is not treated.****
What does Iodine do for graves disease
This drug will be taken up by the thyroid gland and will destroy the cells to reduce my
hyperthyroidism.
fever, tachycardia, warm moist skin, and protuberant eyes are symptoms of?
grave's disease
what do antihistamines do?
Antihistamines block H1 receptors to prevent actions of histamine at these sites
How to use metered dose inhaler?
atients should wait one minute between puffs for inhaled medications.
Sudden, rapid inhalation of medication may cause bronchospasm. Activation of the MDI
should occur after inhalation begins.
What to avoid while taking hydroxyzine
alcohol
A patient with stable COPD receives prescriptions for an inhaled glucocorticoid
and an inhaled beta2-adrenergic agonist. Which statement by the patient
indicates an understanding of this medication regimen?
"I will need to use the beta2-adrenergic agonist drug daily."
"The glucocorticoid is used as prophylaxis to prevent exacerbations."
"I should use the glucocorticoid as needed when symptoms flare."
"The beta2-adrenergic agonist suppresses the synthesis of inflammatory mediators."
2|Page
, Glucocorticoid use in stable COPD is preventive in nature through suppressing
inflammation and should not be used as a PRN rescue medication for exacerbations.
Beta2-adrenergic agonists should be used PRN and may not be needed daily.
What type of bronchodilator is reccomended for stable COPD?
LABA
What does guifenesin do for cough?
helps stimulate the flow of secretions to increase cough productivity****
When shouold you take first dose of alpha-adrenegic antagonist for htn?
bedtime to prevent orthostatic hypotension
nurse is discussing motor symptoms with a patient with Parkinson disease who
has been taking levodopa or carbidopa (Sinemet) for nine months and who is now
having regular tics. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of
this symptom?
"My provider may order clozapine to treat these tics."
"These tics are an indication that my dose of Sinemet is too low."
"This means I will have to have surgery to stop the symptoms."
"I may need to try a lower dose of Sinemet to reduce my tics."
I may need to try a lower dose of sinemet to reduce my tics -
Most important risk factors of alzheimers
age and family history
Should you take phenytoin with oral contraceptives?
Phenytoin is designated as pregnancy category D and interferes with the
efficacy of oral birth control pills leading to the potential for unplanned pregnancy.
A nurse is caring for a patient who has been taking an antiepileptic drug for
several weeks. The nurse asks the patient if the therapy is effective. The patient
reports little change in seizure frequency. What will the nurse do?
Request an order to increase the dose of the antiepileptic drug
Reinforce the need to take the medications as prescribed
Contact the provider to request an order for serum drug levels
Ask the patient to complete a seizure frequency chart for the past few weeks
Contact the provider to request an order for serum drug levels
3|Page
