WGU D027 questions with verified answers
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 (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.
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 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 (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.
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
