WGU D027 Objective Assessment Final Exam
Complete Questions with Correct Detailed
Answers
What type of drug is spironolactone? - ANSWER -potassium sparing diuretic
Which type of insulin is the most painful during injection? - ANSWER -Lantus
(long-acting)
Why test glycosylated hemoglobin (HgbA1c)? - ANSWER -Most reliable
assessment of blood sugar over the past 3 months. The goal is < 6.5%. A poor
result is > 9%
What is the normal range for TSH level? - ANSWER -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? - ANSWER -Thyroid peroxidase
antibodies (TPO)
symptoms of hypothyroidism - ANSWER -Bradycardia; cold intolerance;
lethargy; memory loss; dry skin; brittle dry hair; decreased appetite; weight gain;
constipation; increased serum lipids; decreased libido; erectile dysfunction
What if a newborn has hypothyroidism? - ANSWER -Requires replacement
within a few days and last for 3 years to prevent mental development changes and
dwarfism.
What is Hashimoto's disease? - ANSWER -An autoimmune cause of hypothyroid.
Symptoms include weight gain and fatigue.
Symptoms of hyperthyroidism (thyrotoxicosis) - ANSWER -Tachyarrhythmias,
anxiety, insomnia, rapid flow/speech, hot
GRAVES DISEASE
how to treat grave's disease? - ANSWER -Remove or destroy thyroid tissue or
suppress with drug (methimazole or propylthiouracil)
, Treat with Iodine-131
Beta blockers also used to suppress release of thyroid hormones and reduce HR.
What causes vasodilation, bronchoconstriction, and helps with memory and sleep?
- ANSWER -histamine- 1
What are side effects of antihistamines? - ANSWER -sedation (only H-1), dry
mucus membranes, urinary hesitancy, and constipation.
Which medication is given after an MI? - ANSWER -Beta blocker is given for 6
months to prevent another MI
When should medication reconciliation be done? - ANSWER -Within 30 days of
discharge
Which drug class is used as the first line of treatment for depression? - 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? - ANSWER -Amoxicillin
How do you test for postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome? - ANSWER -Tilt
test
What is Florinef (corticosteroid) used for? - ANSWER -Used to treat postural
hypotension and adrenal insufficiency.
What are the side effects of Florinef? - ANSWER -Nausea, headache, sleep
problems, and mood changes.
What is the off label use for prazosin/minipress (alpha- 1 blocker)? - ANSWER -
Sleep aid for patients diagnosed with PTSD
Which medications are used to treat myasthenia gravis? - ANSWER -
Corticosteroids and cholinesterase inhibitors.
Side effects of cholinesterase inhibitors (neostigmine): - ANSWER -Excessive
salvation, urinary urgency, sweating, spasm, bradycardia
Complete Questions with Correct Detailed
Answers
What type of drug is spironolactone? - ANSWER -potassium sparing diuretic
Which type of insulin is the most painful during injection? - ANSWER -Lantus
(long-acting)
Why test glycosylated hemoglobin (HgbA1c)? - ANSWER -Most reliable
assessment of blood sugar over the past 3 months. The goal is < 6.5%. A poor
result is > 9%
What is the normal range for TSH level? - ANSWER -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? - ANSWER -Thyroid peroxidase
antibodies (TPO)
symptoms of hypothyroidism - ANSWER -Bradycardia; cold intolerance;
lethargy; memory loss; dry skin; brittle dry hair; decreased appetite; weight gain;
constipation; increased serum lipids; decreased libido; erectile dysfunction
What if a newborn has hypothyroidism? - ANSWER -Requires replacement
within a few days and last for 3 years to prevent mental development changes and
dwarfism.
What is Hashimoto's disease? - ANSWER -An autoimmune cause of hypothyroid.
Symptoms include weight gain and fatigue.
Symptoms of hyperthyroidism (thyrotoxicosis) - ANSWER -Tachyarrhythmias,
anxiety, insomnia, rapid flow/speech, hot
GRAVES DISEASE
how to treat grave's disease? - ANSWER -Remove or destroy thyroid tissue or
suppress with drug (methimazole or propylthiouracil)
, Treat with Iodine-131
Beta blockers also used to suppress release of thyroid hormones and reduce HR.
What causes vasodilation, bronchoconstriction, and helps with memory and sleep?
- ANSWER -histamine- 1
What are side effects of antihistamines? - ANSWER -sedation (only H-1), dry
mucus membranes, urinary hesitancy, and constipation.
Which medication is given after an MI? - ANSWER -Beta blocker is given for 6
months to prevent another MI
When should medication reconciliation be done? - ANSWER -Within 30 days of
discharge
Which drug class is used as the first line of treatment for depression? - 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? - ANSWER -Amoxicillin
How do you test for postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome? - ANSWER -Tilt
test
What is Florinef (corticosteroid) used for? - ANSWER -Used to treat postural
hypotension and adrenal insufficiency.
What are the side effects of Florinef? - ANSWER -Nausea, headache, sleep
problems, and mood changes.
What is the off label use for prazosin/minipress (alpha- 1 blocker)? - ANSWER -
Sleep aid for patients diagnosed with PTSD
Which medications are used to treat myasthenia gravis? - ANSWER -
Corticosteroids and cholinesterase inhibitors.
Side effects of cholinesterase inhibitors (neostigmine): - ANSWER -Excessive
salvation, urinary urgency, sweating, spasm, bradycardia
