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D027 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST
DOWNLOADED 2025/2026 A COMPLETE SOLUTION ALL
ANSWERS GET IT 100% ACCURATE BEST GRADED A+
FOR SUCCESS

what is COPD? - CORRECT ANSWERS breathing difficulty, cough, wheezing, sputum
production


what causes COPD? - CORRECT ANSWERS emphysema - alveoli destruction
chronic bronchitis - inflammation of the bronchial tubes


testing for COPD? - CORRECT ANSWERS spirometry or pulm funx test (PFT), CXR, CT,
ABG


meds for COPD? - CORRECT ANSWERS SABA + theophylline to relax smooth muscle
LABA = formoterol, salmeterol, indicaterol
SAMA = bromide
LAMA = spiriva
Roflumilast (Daliresp) w/ bronchitis


macrolides for former smokers w/ COPD? - CORRECT ANSWERS zithromax,
erythromycin, clarithromycin


htn meds for DM pts? - CORRECT ANSWERS ACE like captopril or ARBs


how to mix insulin? - CORRECT ANSWERS clear reg into cloudy (NPH)


why cant DM pts take BBs? - CORRECT ANSWERS masks hypoglycemia

,D027 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST
DOWNLOADED 2025/2026 A COMPLETE SOLUTION ALL
ANSWERS GET IT 100% ACCURATE BEST GRADED A+
FOR SUCCESS

why cant DM pts take MAOIs? - CORRECT ANSWERS glucose reduction


DKA signs? - CORRECT ANSWERS glucose >250
bicarb <18
pH <7.3 acidic
anion gap
ketones in urine


assessment DKA? - CORRECT ANSWERS fruity breath, thirsty, dry mouth, frequent
urination, confusion


what causes DKA? - CORRECT ANSWERS recent surgery, stress, illness/infection, MI


tx for DKA? - CORRECT ANSWERS insulin, fluids, monitor K (hypokalemia), monitor
Na/phos


what is MS? - CORRECT ANSWERS demyelinating disease of the CNS, damage to
protective cover on myelin sheath


What is myasthenia gravis? - CORRECT ANSWERS -An autoimmune neuromuscular
disease leading to fluctuating muscle weakness and fatigue, worsens w/ activity, improves w/
rest


s/s of myasthenia gravis? - CORRECT ANSWERS -diplopia & ptosis (eyelid drooping)
-weakness of larynx & pharynx: dysphagia, choking, dysphasia, slurred speech

,D027 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST
DOWNLOADED 2025/2026 A COMPLETE SOLUTION ALL
ANSWERS GET IT 100% ACCURATE BEST GRADED A+
FOR SUCCESS

-weakness hands feet legs
-bladder & bowel incontinence
increased HR/BP


myasthenia gravis crisis? - CORRECT ANSWERS severe muscle weakness and ARF
requiring intubation and mechanical ventilation


Testing for Myasthenia Gravis? - CORRECT ANSWERS Tensilon test via IV edrophonium
chloride - temporarily relieves symptoms , differentiate between MG and cholinergic crisis,
prepare atropine in case of cholinergic crisis


tests for myasthenia gravis? - CORRECT ANSWERS acetylcholine, anti-MUSK antibody,
EMG study, CT/ MRI


Treatment for Myasthenia Gravis? - CORRECT ANSWERS cholinterase inhibitor:
neostigmine + prednisone for 4-5 weeks then taper


side effects of neostigmine (muscle strengthener)? - CORRECT ANSWERS -increased
salivation, urination
-diarrhea
-nausea/vomiting
-sweating
-bradycardia
-slow slurred speech, decreased pupil size, blurred vision
-Low BP

, D027 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST
DOWNLOADED 2025/2026 A COMPLETE SOLUTION ALL
ANSWERS GET IT 100% ACCURATE BEST GRADED A+
FOR SUCCESS


non-pharma therapy for MG? - CORRECT ANSWERS plasmapheresis-remove plasma
from blood, IV immunoglobulin, thymectomy, hydrotherapy


high levels of cholinesterase cause? - CORRECT ANSWERS depress the CNS, treat w/
atropine


s/s of cholinesterase crisis? - CORRECT ANSWERS can occur 30-60 mins after taking the
med, increased saliva, sweating, peeing, abd pain, n/v, bronchospasm, tachy, muscle weakness,
paralysis resp weakness=resp failure


DM neuropathy meds? - CORRECT ANSWERS gabapentin
cymbalta
lyrica


what is pleural effusion? - CORRECT ANSWERS fluid colletion between pleura outside
lung tissue


s/s of Pleural effusion? - CORRECT ANSWERS CP, cough, dyspnea, orthopnea, fever


how to test for pleural effusion? - CORRECT ANSWERS CXR, CT, u/s


meds to treat pleural effusion? - CORRECT ANSWERS diuretics, antx-parapneumonic
and empyema, anticoags for PE risk

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