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WGU D027 OA Remediation (Michelle's
Version)|High Quality Questions With
Verified Solutions 2026
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Med - correct-answer-Flomax - relaxes smooth
muscle
Define CHF - correct-answer-* Volume overload in pulmonary area (Left
Ventricular Dysfunction)
* Normal EF 55 - 60%
* Left Ventricular EF <50% = Reserved
* Left Ventricular EF <40% = Preserved
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Pleural Effusion Treatment - correct-answer-* Thoracentesis - needle
decompression
* Diuretic is cause is cardiac in nature such as CHF
Treatment for Diabetics with HTN - correct-answer-* ACE Inhibitor or Angiotensin
II Blocker (ARB) for protective effect on their kidneys
Asthma Medication Contraindication - correct-answer-* Avoid Non-Selective Beta
Blockers as they can cause bronchial spasming
Migraine Treatment - correct-answer-* Chronic condition may be candidate for
Botox
* Triptans may help prevent
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* AVOID Triptans for patient with history of coronary artery blockage
Define SLE (Lupus) - correct-answer-* Autoimmune inflammatory disease
* Can affect joints, skin, kidneys, blood, brain, heart and lungs
* S/S: Fatigue, joint pain, rash, fever
* Tx: Steroid Prednisolone and Methylprednisolone
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) Definition and S/S - correct-answer-* Serious diabetic
complication where body produces excess blood acids (ketones)
* S/S: increased thirst, increased frequency of urination, nausea, abd pain,
weakness, confusion, FRUITY-SMELLING BREATH
If patient is on abx for 3 days to treat cellulitis but has persistent fever, what
treatment options should be considered? - correct-answer-* Treat fever
* Start Broad Spectrum IV Antibiotic
WGU D027 OA Remediation (Michelle's
Version)|High Quality Questions With
Verified Solutions 2026
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Med - correct-answer-Flomax - relaxes smooth
muscle
Define CHF - correct-answer-* Volume overload in pulmonary area (Left
Ventricular Dysfunction)
* Normal EF 55 - 60%
* Left Ventricular EF <50% = Reserved
* Left Ventricular EF <40% = Preserved
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Pleural Effusion Treatment - correct-answer-* Thoracentesis - needle
decompression
* Diuretic is cause is cardiac in nature such as CHF
Treatment for Diabetics with HTN - correct-answer-* ACE Inhibitor or Angiotensin
II Blocker (ARB) for protective effect on their kidneys
Asthma Medication Contraindication - correct-answer-* Avoid Non-Selective Beta
Blockers as they can cause bronchial spasming
Migraine Treatment - correct-answer-* Chronic condition may be candidate for
Botox
* Triptans may help prevent
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* AVOID Triptans for patient with history of coronary artery blockage
Define SLE (Lupus) - correct-answer-* Autoimmune inflammatory disease
* Can affect joints, skin, kidneys, blood, brain, heart and lungs
* S/S: Fatigue, joint pain, rash, fever
* Tx: Steroid Prednisolone and Methylprednisolone
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) Definition and S/S - correct-answer-* Serious diabetic
complication where body produces excess blood acids (ketones)
* S/S: increased thirst, increased frequency of urination, nausea, abd pain,
weakness, confusion, FRUITY-SMELLING BREATH
If patient is on abx for 3 days to treat cellulitis but has persistent fever, what
treatment options should be considered? - correct-answer-* Treat fever
* Start Broad Spectrum IV Antibiotic
