WGU D027 Advanced Path
pharmacological Foundations (Latest
update 2026- 2027) Questions and
Answers 100% Correct {GRADE A}
What organ does cystic fibrosis affect? - correct answer Affects the pancreas causing
secretions into the lungs
What is Klinefelter syndrome? - correct answer An extra X chromosome for males so
example XXY causing female-like qualities
What is Turner Syndrome? - correct answer females. missing or deformed x
chromosome. right hemisphere dysfunction, hearing loss, ear infection, language and
articulation disorders, visual spatial and attentional problems
What is beta thalassemia? - correct answer a condition in which the synthesis of the
beta-globin chains is decreased or absent. Causes low hemoglobin.
Which medication is contraindicated in a patient with Beta Thalassemia? - correct
answer Ferrous Sulfate
What drug is used in combination with other agent to treat lymphoid tissue
(leukemia). Directly toxic to lymphoid tissues Selective estrogen receptor modulators
, WGU D027 Advanced Path
pharmacological Foundations (Latest
update 2026- 2027) Questions and
Answers 100% Correct {GRADE A}
(SERM) - for hormone receptor positive and advanced breast cancer. (Tomaxafin -
reduces risk and recurrence risk) - correct answer Glucocorticoids
What is the normal ejection fraction? - correct answer 55-60%. Less than 50% is BAD
Is an ejection fraction of 50% reduced or preserved? - correct answer Preserved
What are symptoms of left sided heart failure? - correct answer Think PULMONARY.
JVD, FVO, rails, S3 murmurs. Number one cause of right sided heart failure!
What are symptoms of right sided heart failure? - correct answer Think peripheral
vascular. Lower extremity edema, abdominal distension.
What is the gold standard lab test for heart failure? - correct answer BNP. Heart
failure is a result greater than 100
What heart disease is worse with exertion? - correct answer Ischemic heart disease
because the demand requirements are higher.
, WGU D027 Advanced Path
pharmacological Foundations (Latest
update 2026- 2027) Questions and
Answers 100% Correct {GRADE A}
What should you assess before giving Digoxin? - correct answer Apical pulse
How should Warfarin be started? - correct answer Start initial dose at half to monitor
the effects
What causes the destruction of alveolar walls? Air goes in but can't get out which
leads to hyperinflation - correct answer Emphysema
What causes excess mucus production and smooth muscle hypertrophy? - correct
answer Bronchitis
What is a chronic inflammatory obstruction of bronchi? - correct answer Asthma,
Triggers cause mucus to clog bronchial tubes.
What causes an overbite and buffalo hump? - correct answer Endocrine disorder
called acromegaly (overproduction of growth hormone)
pharmacological Foundations (Latest
update 2026- 2027) Questions and
Answers 100% Correct {GRADE A}
What organ does cystic fibrosis affect? - correct answer Affects the pancreas causing
secretions into the lungs
What is Klinefelter syndrome? - correct answer An extra X chromosome for males so
example XXY causing female-like qualities
What is Turner Syndrome? - correct answer females. missing or deformed x
chromosome. right hemisphere dysfunction, hearing loss, ear infection, language and
articulation disorders, visual spatial and attentional problems
What is beta thalassemia? - correct answer a condition in which the synthesis of the
beta-globin chains is decreased or absent. Causes low hemoglobin.
Which medication is contraindicated in a patient with Beta Thalassemia? - correct
answer Ferrous Sulfate
What drug is used in combination with other agent to treat lymphoid tissue
(leukemia). Directly toxic to lymphoid tissues Selective estrogen receptor modulators
, WGU D027 Advanced Path
pharmacological Foundations (Latest
update 2026- 2027) Questions and
Answers 100% Correct {GRADE A}
(SERM) - for hormone receptor positive and advanced breast cancer. (Tomaxafin -
reduces risk and recurrence risk) - correct answer Glucocorticoids
What is the normal ejection fraction? - correct answer 55-60%. Less than 50% is BAD
Is an ejection fraction of 50% reduced or preserved? - correct answer Preserved
What are symptoms of left sided heart failure? - correct answer Think PULMONARY.
JVD, FVO, rails, S3 murmurs. Number one cause of right sided heart failure!
What are symptoms of right sided heart failure? - correct answer Think peripheral
vascular. Lower extremity edema, abdominal distension.
What is the gold standard lab test for heart failure? - correct answer BNP. Heart
failure is a result greater than 100
What heart disease is worse with exertion? - correct answer Ischemic heart disease
because the demand requirements are higher.
, WGU D027 Advanced Path
pharmacological Foundations (Latest
update 2026- 2027) Questions and
Answers 100% Correct {GRADE A}
What should you assess before giving Digoxin? - correct answer Apical pulse
How should Warfarin be started? - correct answer Start initial dose at half to monitor
the effects
What causes the destruction of alveolar walls? Air goes in but can't get out which
leads to hyperinflation - correct answer Emphysema
What causes excess mucus production and smooth muscle hypertrophy? - correct
answer Bronchitis
What is a chronic inflammatory obstruction of bronchi? - correct answer Asthma,
Triggers cause mucus to clog bronchial tubes.
What causes an overbite and buffalo hump? - correct answer Endocrine disorder
called acromegaly (overproduction of growth hormone)
