WGU D027 Exam Questions, answers and the rationales
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A 23-year-old woman comes in for prenatal counseling. While
completing her family history, she reports her brother has cystic
fibrosis. She does not know if she is a carrier. She asks if her
children will be affected by the disease.
What is an accurate way to determine the likelihood of this
patient's children being affected? Correct Answers A genetic or
a carrier test -
Cystic fibrosis is a hereditary disease that impacts the lungs and
digestive system. It is the result of the cystic fibrosis
transmembrane conductance regulator gene mutation. The
disease occurs when an individual inherits the mutated gene
from each parent. When only one mutated gene is inherited, the
individual is labeled a carrier.
A 31-year-old man comes into the office for an exam. He is 6' 5
" with a high-pitched voice, and he has a moderate degree of
mental impairment. It is discovered upon exam that his body
hair is sparse, his testes are small, and he has gynecomastia.
Which genetic disorder should this patient be tested for?
Correct Answers Klinefelter syndrome -
,Klinefelter syndrome is a hereditary disease also known as
47,XXY or XXY that manifests as the series of symptoms
described. The symptoms are expressed as a result of the
presence of two or more X chromosomes in males. It is often not
diagnosed until adulthood.
A 40-year-old man presents to a clinic with an onset of a
frequent cough. The patient states the cough started when he
started his new blood pressure medication two weeks ago. The
patient does not remember the name of the drug that was started.
After a thorough assessment, it is determined the cough is not
being caused by an infection. It is determined the likely cause of
the frequent cough is the new blood pressure medication.
Which medication is the likely cause of this patient's symptoms?
Correct Answers Lisinopril (Zestril) -
ACE inhibitors such as lisinopril (Zestril) are associated with
dry, persistent coughing in many patients. They prevent the
breakdown of protussive mediators such as bradykinin and
substance P leading to an increase of these mediators in the
respiratory tract. The cough is actually a compensatory response
of the body to force kinins out of the lungs.
A 45-year-old female patient presents to a clinic complaining of
chronic generalized pain and wishes to be evaluated for
,fibromyalgia and chronic pain syndrome. A thorough history
and physical is conducted, and the findings are negative. The
patient is not taking any medications, has no allergies to
medicines, and has a negative past medical history.
What is an appropriate first intervention for this patient?
Correct Answers Assess the patient's sleep hygiene and make
recommendations -
The most noninvasive approach to assessing generalized pain
that seems to have no etiologic physical findings of chronic
fatigue, chronic pain syndrome, or fibromyalgia is to further
assess the patient's sleep history. Lack of adequate sleep has
been linked to myalgias and chronic pain. Often a vicious cycle
occurs in which the pain induced by lack of sleep then causes
inability to sleep and so on.
A 45-year-old Jewish man is visiting a clinic for an adjustment
of his diabetes medications. Though the patient is taking oral
medications, his blood sugar levels continue to increase, and a
decision is made to start him on insulin. Although the patient is
comfortable with the concept of starting insulin, he is concerned
with the formulation of the insulin saying, "I heard insulin was
made from pigs. If that is the case, I cannot take it due to my
faith."
, Which response should be given to this patient? Correct
Answers While insulin did have porcine sources in the past, it is
now synthetically made -
All forms of insulin manufactured in the U.S. use recombinant
DNA technology. Some are identical to human pancreatic
insulin, and others are synthetic analogs of natural human
insulin. It is appropriate to provide the patient with information
that will decrease his concerns about breaching his religious
beliefs.
A 45-year-old man reports his preference for natural methods of
treating illness. He states he takes natural supplements that he
orders from China to boost his health and well-being. One of the
supplements he takes daily is red yeast rice.
Which medication should be avoided with this patient's
supplement? Correct Answers Lovastatin (Mevacor) -
Red yeast rice naturally contains lovastatin and other statin-
related compounds that significantly impact LDL cholesterol;
therefore, there is a risk for an increased effect and side effects if
taken with a statin.
A 45-year-old Muslim woman presents to a clinic for an
intervention for her type 2 diabetes. She is prescribed metformin
(Glucophage) 500 mg BID. During a follow-up phone call a
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A 23-year-old woman comes in for prenatal counseling. While
completing her family history, she reports her brother has cystic
fibrosis. She does not know if she is a carrier. She asks if her
children will be affected by the disease.
What is an accurate way to determine the likelihood of this
patient's children being affected? Correct Answers A genetic or
a carrier test -
Cystic fibrosis is a hereditary disease that impacts the lungs and
digestive system. It is the result of the cystic fibrosis
transmembrane conductance regulator gene mutation. The
disease occurs when an individual inherits the mutated gene
from each parent. When only one mutated gene is inherited, the
individual is labeled a carrier.
A 31-year-old man comes into the office for an exam. He is 6' 5
" with a high-pitched voice, and he has a moderate degree of
mental impairment. It is discovered upon exam that his body
hair is sparse, his testes are small, and he has gynecomastia.
Which genetic disorder should this patient be tested for?
Correct Answers Klinefelter syndrome -
,Klinefelter syndrome is a hereditary disease also known as
47,XXY or XXY that manifests as the series of symptoms
described. The symptoms are expressed as a result of the
presence of two or more X chromosomes in males. It is often not
diagnosed until adulthood.
A 40-year-old man presents to a clinic with an onset of a
frequent cough. The patient states the cough started when he
started his new blood pressure medication two weeks ago. The
patient does not remember the name of the drug that was started.
After a thorough assessment, it is determined the cough is not
being caused by an infection. It is determined the likely cause of
the frequent cough is the new blood pressure medication.
Which medication is the likely cause of this patient's symptoms?
Correct Answers Lisinopril (Zestril) -
ACE inhibitors such as lisinopril (Zestril) are associated with
dry, persistent coughing in many patients. They prevent the
breakdown of protussive mediators such as bradykinin and
substance P leading to an increase of these mediators in the
respiratory tract. The cough is actually a compensatory response
of the body to force kinins out of the lungs.
A 45-year-old female patient presents to a clinic complaining of
chronic generalized pain and wishes to be evaluated for
,fibromyalgia and chronic pain syndrome. A thorough history
and physical is conducted, and the findings are negative. The
patient is not taking any medications, has no allergies to
medicines, and has a negative past medical history.
What is an appropriate first intervention for this patient?
Correct Answers Assess the patient's sleep hygiene and make
recommendations -
The most noninvasive approach to assessing generalized pain
that seems to have no etiologic physical findings of chronic
fatigue, chronic pain syndrome, or fibromyalgia is to further
assess the patient's sleep history. Lack of adequate sleep has
been linked to myalgias and chronic pain. Often a vicious cycle
occurs in which the pain induced by lack of sleep then causes
inability to sleep and so on.
A 45-year-old Jewish man is visiting a clinic for an adjustment
of his diabetes medications. Though the patient is taking oral
medications, his blood sugar levels continue to increase, and a
decision is made to start him on insulin. Although the patient is
comfortable with the concept of starting insulin, he is concerned
with the formulation of the insulin saying, "I heard insulin was
made from pigs. If that is the case, I cannot take it due to my
faith."
, Which response should be given to this patient? Correct
Answers While insulin did have porcine sources in the past, it is
now synthetically made -
All forms of insulin manufactured in the U.S. use recombinant
DNA technology. Some are identical to human pancreatic
insulin, and others are synthetic analogs of natural human
insulin. It is appropriate to provide the patient with information
that will decrease his concerns about breaching his religious
beliefs.
A 45-year-old man reports his preference for natural methods of
treating illness. He states he takes natural supplements that he
orders from China to boost his health and well-being. One of the
supplements he takes daily is red yeast rice.
Which medication should be avoided with this patient's
supplement? Correct Answers Lovastatin (Mevacor) -
Red yeast rice naturally contains lovastatin and other statin-
related compounds that significantly impact LDL cholesterol;
therefore, there is a risk for an increased effect and side effects if
taken with a statin.
A 45-year-old Muslim woman presents to a clinic for an
intervention for her type 2 diabetes. She is prescribed metformin
(Glucophage) 500 mg BID. During a follow-up phone call a
