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WGU D116 OA REVIEW EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS 100%
GUARANTEED PASS 2025/2026 (LATEST
UPDATE)
An advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) is treating a 37-year-old female
who is requesting birth control. The APRN prescribes a combination oral
contraceptive.Which item is an absolute contraindication for the classification of
medication the APRN is prescribing? - ANS ✓Smoking
A patient is highly interested in pursuing the use of supplements in addition to
more traditional medical treatments for a variety of problems. The advanced
practice registered nurse (APRN) has a concern about only one of the items that
was mentioned by the patient due to its low efficacy.Which item is of concern to
the APRN? - ANS ✓Ginkgo biloba for prevention of dementia
A 43-year-old male has type 2 diabetes, hypertension, depression, and obesity. He
is currently on the following medications: 50 mg losartan qd, 1000 mg metformin
bid, atorvastatin 20 mg, and escitalopram 10 mg. The patient has previously tried
liraglutide but only lost 6.5 lbs. During his visit he says, "I'm just so frustrated
with my weight. Nothing seems to work, and I don't know what to do."His vital
signs are as follows:BP: 134/88HR: 80SpO2: 98%T: 98.7Height: 6'Weight: 325
lbs.In addition to discussing therapeutic lifestyle modifications such as diet and
exercise, the team dietitian and therapist are helping with behavioral
changes.Which treatment plan addition is appropriate for this patient? - ANS
✓Discuss bariatric surgery because the pt has failed at lifestyle changes and meds
A 48-year-old patient is diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. The patient's initial
HbA1c level is 7.5, and the serum creatinine level is 1.0 mg/dL. Which first-line
medication is indicated for this patient? - ANS ✓Metformin
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1st line treatment for type 2 DM with normal renal function
A 16-year-old female presents to a clinic to discuss contraception. She would like
to start an oral contraceptive and has no contraindications for estrogen. She also
asks an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) if there is anything she can
take to help with her acne. Which FDA-approved medication will specifically
manage both issues? - ANS ✓Drospirenon
4th gen combined oral contraceptive and is indicated for treatment of acne
A patient presents to a clinic with a history of chronic liver disease and hepatic
encephalopathy. An advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) has noticed that
the patient has an elevated ammonia level.
Which laxative should the APRN prescribe to enhance intestinal excretion of this
substance? - ANS ✓Lactulose
Enhances intestinal excretion of ammonia
An advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) diagnosed a patient with
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) and is reviewing medications to treat this
condition. The APRN decides to use tetracycline as one of the antibiotics to treat
this condition.Why should this medication be avoided in pregnant women and
children? - ANS ✓Stains developing teeth
Should not be used in children and or pregnant women
Glargine is an insulin analog that essentially has no peak and is usually
administered: - ANS ✓Once Daily
Glargine is a long-acting basal insulin and lasts 24 hours with no peak
WGU D116
WGU
WGU D116 OA REVIEW EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS 100%
GUARANTEED PASS 2025/2026 (LATEST
UPDATE)
An advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) is treating a 37-year-old female
who is requesting birth control. The APRN prescribes a combination oral
contraceptive.Which item is an absolute contraindication for the classification of
medication the APRN is prescribing? - ANS ✓Smoking
A patient is highly interested in pursuing the use of supplements in addition to
more traditional medical treatments for a variety of problems. The advanced
practice registered nurse (APRN) has a concern about only one of the items that
was mentioned by the patient due to its low efficacy.Which item is of concern to
the APRN? - ANS ✓Ginkgo biloba for prevention of dementia
A 43-year-old male has type 2 diabetes, hypertension, depression, and obesity. He
is currently on the following medications: 50 mg losartan qd, 1000 mg metformin
bid, atorvastatin 20 mg, and escitalopram 10 mg. The patient has previously tried
liraglutide but only lost 6.5 lbs. During his visit he says, "I'm just so frustrated
with my weight. Nothing seems to work, and I don't know what to do."His vital
signs are as follows:BP: 134/88HR: 80SpO2: 98%T: 98.7Height: 6'Weight: 325
lbs.In addition to discussing therapeutic lifestyle modifications such as diet and
exercise, the team dietitian and therapist are helping with behavioral
changes.Which treatment plan addition is appropriate for this patient? - ANS
✓Discuss bariatric surgery because the pt has failed at lifestyle changes and meds
A 48-year-old patient is diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. The patient's initial
HbA1c level is 7.5, and the serum creatinine level is 1.0 mg/dL. Which first-line
medication is indicated for this patient? - ANS ✓Metformin
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1st line treatment for type 2 DM with normal renal function
A 16-year-old female presents to a clinic to discuss contraception. She would like
to start an oral contraceptive and has no contraindications for estrogen. She also
asks an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) if there is anything she can
take to help with her acne. Which FDA-approved medication will specifically
manage both issues? - ANS ✓Drospirenon
4th gen combined oral contraceptive and is indicated for treatment of acne
A patient presents to a clinic with a history of chronic liver disease and hepatic
encephalopathy. An advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) has noticed that
the patient has an elevated ammonia level.
Which laxative should the APRN prescribe to enhance intestinal excretion of this
substance? - ANS ✓Lactulose
Enhances intestinal excretion of ammonia
An advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) diagnosed a patient with
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) and is reviewing medications to treat this
condition. The APRN decides to use tetracycline as one of the antibiotics to treat
this condition.Why should this medication be avoided in pregnant women and
children? - ANS ✓Stains developing teeth
Should not be used in children and or pregnant women
Glargine is an insulin analog that essentially has no peak and is usually
administered: - ANS ✓Once Daily
Glargine is a long-acting basal insulin and lasts 24 hours with no peak
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