WGU D027 OA Remediation Advanced
Path pharmacological Foundations (Latest
update 2026- 2027) Questions and
Answers 100% Correct {GRADE A}
Celiac Disease - correct answer * Lining of small intestine sees gluten as foreign
invader
* Testing is IgA-tTG, Total IgA
Sjorgerens Syndrome - correct answer * Typically affects older women or patients
with RA & Lupus
* Immune disorder with dry eyes and dry mouth
* Testing SSA+ and SSB+
Cinnamon effects - correct answer * Decreases glucose by acting like insulin at the
cellular level
* Decreases cholesterol
* Decreases blood pressure
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) - correct answer * Birth defect changing
normal blood flow through heart
, WGU D027 OA Remediation Advanced
Path pharmacological Foundations (Latest
update 2026- 2027) Questions and
Answers 100% Correct {GRADE A}
* 3-5 year survival for 70% of infants with Stage I repair
* after age 12 months long term survival 90%
* Dx: echo * Tx: Surgery
* S/S: high HR, SOB, poor feeding, cold/blue skin, weak
* L side heart NOT fully developed (L ventricle, mitral & aortic valve, ascending aorta,
Atrial Septal Defect)
* 1st few days of life R side works to make up for L side. Patent Ductus Arteriosus &
Patent Foramen Ovale assist with flow during this time.
Parathyroid Function - correct answer Produce Parathyroid Hormone and regulate
Serum Calcium (Ca+)
Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome - correct answer * Progressive genetic
disorder causing child to age 10x faster than normal
* Caused by defective LMNA making protein Progerin
* S/S: short, slow growth, slow hair growth, 2 year tooth delay, wrinkles, dry skin
* Tx: NSAIDS, Statins, bone health, physical therapy
Diabetic Neuropathy Pain Meds - correct answer Cymbalta
Lyrica
Neurontin
, WGU D027 OA Remediation Advanced
Path pharmacological Foundations (Latest
update 2026- 2027) Questions and
Answers 100% Correct {GRADE A}
Hydrotherapy - correct answer Helps with neurological and musculoskeletal diseases.
Especially Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Myasthenia Gravis (MG)
Decreased Lung Sounds Post Trauma (cause and tx) - correct answer * Most likely
caused by pneumonthorax (air leaks between lungs and chest wall from blunt or
penetrating chest injury)
* May do needle compression or chest tube
Rifampin - correct answer * Abx
* Affects oral birth control making it not work.
TSH Lab Levels and Indications - correct answer * TSH normal range 0.4 - 4.0
* High TSH = HYPOthyroid
* Low TSH = HYPERthyroid
T4 Lab Levels, Indications and Tx - correct answer * T4 normal range 5.0 - 12
Path pharmacological Foundations (Latest
update 2026- 2027) Questions and
Answers 100% Correct {GRADE A}
Celiac Disease - correct answer * Lining of small intestine sees gluten as foreign
invader
* Testing is IgA-tTG, Total IgA
Sjorgerens Syndrome - correct answer * Typically affects older women or patients
with RA & Lupus
* Immune disorder with dry eyes and dry mouth
* Testing SSA+ and SSB+
Cinnamon effects - correct answer * Decreases glucose by acting like insulin at the
cellular level
* Decreases cholesterol
* Decreases blood pressure
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) - correct answer * Birth defect changing
normal blood flow through heart
, WGU D027 OA Remediation Advanced
Path pharmacological Foundations (Latest
update 2026- 2027) Questions and
Answers 100% Correct {GRADE A}
* 3-5 year survival for 70% of infants with Stage I repair
* after age 12 months long term survival 90%
* Dx: echo * Tx: Surgery
* S/S: high HR, SOB, poor feeding, cold/blue skin, weak
* L side heart NOT fully developed (L ventricle, mitral & aortic valve, ascending aorta,
Atrial Septal Defect)
* 1st few days of life R side works to make up for L side. Patent Ductus Arteriosus &
Patent Foramen Ovale assist with flow during this time.
Parathyroid Function - correct answer Produce Parathyroid Hormone and regulate
Serum Calcium (Ca+)
Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome - correct answer * Progressive genetic
disorder causing child to age 10x faster than normal
* Caused by defective LMNA making protein Progerin
* S/S: short, slow growth, slow hair growth, 2 year tooth delay, wrinkles, dry skin
* Tx: NSAIDS, Statins, bone health, physical therapy
Diabetic Neuropathy Pain Meds - correct answer Cymbalta
Lyrica
Neurontin
, WGU D027 OA Remediation Advanced
Path pharmacological Foundations (Latest
update 2026- 2027) Questions and
Answers 100% Correct {GRADE A}
Hydrotherapy - correct answer Helps with neurological and musculoskeletal diseases.
Especially Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Myasthenia Gravis (MG)
Decreased Lung Sounds Post Trauma (cause and tx) - correct answer * Most likely
caused by pneumonthorax (air leaks between lungs and chest wall from blunt or
penetrating chest injury)
* May do needle compression or chest tube
Rifampin - correct answer * Abx
* Affects oral birth control making it not work.
TSH Lab Levels and Indications - correct answer * TSH normal range 0.4 - 4.0
* High TSH = HYPOthyroid
* Low TSH = HYPERthyroid
T4 Lab Levels, Indications and Tx - correct answer * T4 normal range 5.0 - 12
