WGU D027 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2025/2026
What organ does cystic fibrosis affect? - ANS Affects the pancreas causing secretions into the
lungs
What is Klinefelter syndrome? - ANS An extra X chromosome for males so example XXY
causing female-like qualities
What is Turner Syndrome? - ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS 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) -
ANS Glucocorticoids
What is the normal ejection fraction? - ANS 55-60%. Less than 50% is BAD
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, Is an ejection fraction of 50% reduced or preserved? - ANS Preserved
What are symptoms of left sided heart failure? - ANS Think PULMONARY. JVD, FVO, rails, S3
murmurs. Number one cause of right sided heart failure!
What are symptoms of right sided heart failure? - ANS Think peripheral vascular. Lower
extremity edema, abdominal distension.
What is the gold standard lab test for heart failure? - ANS BNP. Heart failure is a result greater
than 100
What heart disease is worse with exertion? - ANS Ischemic heart disease because the
demand requirements are higher.
What should you assess before giving Digoxin? - ANS Apical pulse
How should Warfarin be started? - ANS 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 - ANS Emphysema
What causes excess mucus production and smooth muscle hypertrophy? - ANS Bronchitis
What is a chronic inflammatory obstruction of bronchi? - ANS Asthma, Triggers cause mucus
to clog bronchial tubes.
What causes an overbite and buffalo hump? - ANS Endocrine disorder called acromegaly
(overproduction of growth hormone)
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ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2025/2026
What organ does cystic fibrosis affect? - ANS Affects the pancreas causing secretions into the
lungs
What is Klinefelter syndrome? - ANS An extra X chromosome for males so example XXY
causing female-like qualities
What is Turner Syndrome? - ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS 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) -
ANS Glucocorticoids
What is the normal ejection fraction? - ANS 55-60%. Less than 50% is BAD
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, Is an ejection fraction of 50% reduced or preserved? - ANS Preserved
What are symptoms of left sided heart failure? - ANS Think PULMONARY. JVD, FVO, rails, S3
murmurs. Number one cause of right sided heart failure!
What are symptoms of right sided heart failure? - ANS Think peripheral vascular. Lower
extremity edema, abdominal distension.
What is the gold standard lab test for heart failure? - ANS BNP. Heart failure is a result greater
than 100
What heart disease is worse with exertion? - ANS Ischemic heart disease because the
demand requirements are higher.
What should you assess before giving Digoxin? - ANS Apical pulse
How should Warfarin be started? - ANS 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 - ANS Emphysema
What causes excess mucus production and smooth muscle hypertrophy? - ANS Bronchitis
What is a chronic inflammatory obstruction of bronchi? - ANS Asthma, Triggers cause mucus
to clog bronchial tubes.
What causes an overbite and buffalo hump? - ANS Endocrine disorder called acromegaly
(overproduction of growth hormone)
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