D027 PATHOPHARM WGU TEST
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT
RATED A+
IgA
✔✔ What antibody is elevated in Celiac disease?
📝 Explanation: Elevated IgA (especially anti-tissue transglutaminase IgA) is used
in screening for Celiac disease.
Sjogren Syndrome
✔✔ What symptoms are associated with Sjogren Syndrome?
Dry eyes
Dry mouth
✔✔ What two autoimmune diseases are commonly associated with Sjogren
Syndrome?
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Lupus
✔✔ What diagnostic method confirms Sjogren Syndrome?
Inner lip (salivary gland) biopsy
Cinnamon
✔✔ Which spice may help with colon health, acts as a natural anticoagulant, and
is used to manage IBS, cholesterol, and lipid levels?
Cinnamon
,Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)
✔✔ Which congenital condition involves underdevelopment of the left side of the
heart, requiring the right side to compensate?
HLHS
📝 Key features include:
Mild cyanosis
Heart failure symptoms
Lethargy
Cold extremities
Patent foramen ovale or ASD allows oxygenation
Underdeveloped left ventricle, mitral, and aortic valves
Parathyroid Hormone
✔✔ What does the parathyroid hormone regulate?
Calcium and bone density
✔✔ How is hypoparathyroidism diagnosed?
Low serum calcium
Low parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels
Symptoms may include muscle cramps and tingling
Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome
✔✔ What is a rare genetic condition characterized by rapid aging in children?
Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome
✔✔ What are the treatment options?
Symptomatic management: NSAIDs, physical therapy
, Experimental therapies to lower cholesterol and improve cardiovascular
function
Medications for Diabetic Neuropathy
✔✔ Which medications are commonly used to treat diabetic neuropathy pain?
Cymbalta (Duloxetine)
Lyrica (Pregabalin)
Gabapentin
Hydrotherapy - ANSWER✔✔What helps with fibromyalgia circulation?
pneumothorax - ANSWER✔✔Patient with post MVA and right sided decreased
lung sounds
Rifampicin - ANSWER✔✔Oral contraceptives is impacted by what TB med?
Hypothyroid
Thyroid Peroxidase Antibody - ANSWER✔✔Low T4, High TSH
What antibody does this thyroid disease have?
Crohn's disease - ANSWER✔✔a chronic autoimmune disorder; skip lesions,
cobblestones, pain after eating
PCN for prophylaxis - ANSWER✔✔How do you treat sickle cell in children?
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT
RATED A+
IgA
✔✔ What antibody is elevated in Celiac disease?
📝 Explanation: Elevated IgA (especially anti-tissue transglutaminase IgA) is used
in screening for Celiac disease.
Sjogren Syndrome
✔✔ What symptoms are associated with Sjogren Syndrome?
Dry eyes
Dry mouth
✔✔ What two autoimmune diseases are commonly associated with Sjogren
Syndrome?
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Lupus
✔✔ What diagnostic method confirms Sjogren Syndrome?
Inner lip (salivary gland) biopsy
Cinnamon
✔✔ Which spice may help with colon health, acts as a natural anticoagulant, and
is used to manage IBS, cholesterol, and lipid levels?
Cinnamon
,Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)
✔✔ Which congenital condition involves underdevelopment of the left side of the
heart, requiring the right side to compensate?
HLHS
📝 Key features include:
Mild cyanosis
Heart failure symptoms
Lethargy
Cold extremities
Patent foramen ovale or ASD allows oxygenation
Underdeveloped left ventricle, mitral, and aortic valves
Parathyroid Hormone
✔✔ What does the parathyroid hormone regulate?
Calcium and bone density
✔✔ How is hypoparathyroidism diagnosed?
Low serum calcium
Low parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels
Symptoms may include muscle cramps and tingling
Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome
✔✔ What is a rare genetic condition characterized by rapid aging in children?
Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome
✔✔ What are the treatment options?
Symptomatic management: NSAIDs, physical therapy
, Experimental therapies to lower cholesterol and improve cardiovascular
function
Medications for Diabetic Neuropathy
✔✔ Which medications are commonly used to treat diabetic neuropathy pain?
Cymbalta (Duloxetine)
Lyrica (Pregabalin)
Gabapentin
Hydrotherapy - ANSWER✔✔What helps with fibromyalgia circulation?
pneumothorax - ANSWER✔✔Patient with post MVA and right sided decreased
lung sounds
Rifampicin - ANSWER✔✔Oral contraceptives is impacted by what TB med?
Hypothyroid
Thyroid Peroxidase Antibody - ANSWER✔✔Low T4, High TSH
What antibody does this thyroid disease have?
Crohn's disease - ANSWER✔✔a chronic autoimmune disorder; skip lesions,
cobblestones, pain after eating
PCN for prophylaxis - ANSWER✔✔How do you treat sickle cell in children?
