WGU D027 ADVANCED
PATHOPHARMACOLOGICAL
FOUNDATIONS OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT
(OA) STUDY GUIDE 2026
COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS AND DETAILED
EXPLANATIONS MSN EXAM REVIEW
Test for postural tachycardia syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER -Tilt test
Florinef (corticosteroid) - CORRECT ANSWER -Used to treat postural
hypotension and adrenal insufficiency (Addison's); Side effects include
edema, CHF, and hypokalemia
Prazosin (Minipress) - CORRECT ANSWER -Used for sleep aid in pts with
PTSD and for BPH
myasthenia gravis - CORRECT ANSWER -Tx with cholinesterase inhibitors
Pregnancy contraindications - CORRECT ANSWER -Oral contraceptives
contraindicated with breast feeding
, UTI in pregnancy - CORRECT ANSWER -Tx with one time dose of
fosfomycin and cephalexin, NO penicillins
Pediatric UTI - CORRECT ANSWER -Tx with
trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim, Septra)
Sickle Cell crisis - CORRECT ANSWER -give hydration
Chron's - CORRECT ANSWER -all GI tract, skip lesions, cobblestone
appearance
ulcerative colitis - CORRECT ANSWER -chronic inflammation of only colon
with presence of ulcers; draw CBC, CRP, ESR, LFT, BMP, and ANA
IBS - CORRECT ANSWER -increased risk for patients with atopic dermatitis
and exzema
PRN medications for anxiety - CORRECT ANSWER -Benzodiazepines
(Diazepam), Vistaril, Seroquel, SSTRO, Welbutrin, Risperidone
Schizophrenia treatment - CORRECT ANSWER -Antipsychotics -
Chlorpromazine
Neuropathic pain treatment - CORRECT ANSWER -Cymbalta and Lyrica
PATHOPHARMACOLOGICAL
FOUNDATIONS OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT
(OA) STUDY GUIDE 2026
COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS AND DETAILED
EXPLANATIONS MSN EXAM REVIEW
Test for postural tachycardia syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER -Tilt test
Florinef (corticosteroid) - CORRECT ANSWER -Used to treat postural
hypotension and adrenal insufficiency (Addison's); Side effects include
edema, CHF, and hypokalemia
Prazosin (Minipress) - CORRECT ANSWER -Used for sleep aid in pts with
PTSD and for BPH
myasthenia gravis - CORRECT ANSWER -Tx with cholinesterase inhibitors
Pregnancy contraindications - CORRECT ANSWER -Oral contraceptives
contraindicated with breast feeding
, UTI in pregnancy - CORRECT ANSWER -Tx with one time dose of
fosfomycin and cephalexin, NO penicillins
Pediatric UTI - CORRECT ANSWER -Tx with
trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim, Septra)
Sickle Cell crisis - CORRECT ANSWER -give hydration
Chron's - CORRECT ANSWER -all GI tract, skip lesions, cobblestone
appearance
ulcerative colitis - CORRECT ANSWER -chronic inflammation of only colon
with presence of ulcers; draw CBC, CRP, ESR, LFT, BMP, and ANA
IBS - CORRECT ANSWER -increased risk for patients with atopic dermatitis
and exzema
PRN medications for anxiety - CORRECT ANSWER -Benzodiazepines
(Diazepam), Vistaril, Seroquel, SSTRO, Welbutrin, Risperidone
Schizophrenia treatment - CORRECT ANSWER -Antipsychotics -
Chlorpromazine
Neuropathic pain treatment - CORRECT ANSWER -Cymbalta and Lyrica
