WGU D027 Questions with Correct Verified
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1. Celiac Disease - definition- correct answer - intolerance of gluten -
more pronounced in the duodenum and jejunum
2. Celiac Disease - s/s- correct answer - Abdominal pain/distention,
diarrhea (pale, greasy, bulky, foul), malnutrition complications (rickets,
occult blood, anemia), early bleeds/bruis- es,
hypomagnesemia/hypocalcemia (irritability, tremors, convulsions, tetany,
bone pain)
3. Celiac Disease - labs- correct answer - IgA-tTg, IgA-EMA, total IgA
4. Celiac Disease - testing- correct answer - serologic measurements of
IgA antibodies and HLA-DQ2 or HLA-DQ8, endoscopy with small intestine
biopsy, duodenal biopsy
5. Sjoren's Syndrome - definition- correct answer - immune disorder
characterized by dry mouth and dry eyes, mostly in older women
6. Sjoren's Syndrome - testing- correct answer - SSA+ and SSB+
7. Cinnamon - Uses- correct answer - Lowers BG, Cholesterol,
hypertension, risk of bleeding
8. Cinnamon - adverse efects- correct answer - avoid use with diabetic
drugs, anticoagulants, and heart meds - breastfeeding women should avoid
as a treatment
,9. Gingko Biloba - uses- correct answer - halt progression of dementia,
used for erectile disfunction
10. Gingko Biloba - adverse effects- correct answer - increases risk of
bleeding (avoid using with anticoagulants) and lowers seizure threshold
11. Glucosamine - uses- correct answer - osteoarthritis
12. Green Tea - uses- correct answer - lose weight, mental clarity
13. Green Tea - adverse effects- correct answer - hepatotoxicity, avoid
taking with vasodilators/stim- ulants/psychoactive medications, contains
small amounts of vitamin K
14. Lavender - uses- correct answer - increases relaxation, helps with
anxiety/stress/insomnia
15. Lavender - adverse effects- correct answer - constipation, headache,
increase appetite, de- crease BP, caution with CNS depressants
16. Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome - structure- correct answer - LEFT
ventricle is underdevel- oped
Mitral valves not formed properly Aortic valve not formed properly
Ascending aorta underdeveloped Atrial septal defect
17. Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome - fetal shunts- correct answer -
patent ductus arteriosus - artery connecting aorta to pulmonary artery
patent foramen ovale - hole connecting right atrium to left atrium
18. Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome - survival rates- correct answer - 3-5
year survival rates of 70% for infants with stage 1 repari
Children who survive 12 months have 90% survival rate
,19. Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome - treatment stage 1- correct answer -
1-2 weeks old (nor- wood procedure)
Enlarges aorta and connects to the right ventricle, shunt to pulmonary
artery is created, patent ductus arteriosus is closed
20. Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome - treatment stage 2- correct answer -
4-6 months old (glenn procedure)
SVC is connected to pulmonary artery, shunt from norwood is removed
21. Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome - treatment stage 3- correct answer -
18-36 months old (fontan procedure)
IVC is connected to pulmonary artery, hole is made from the IVC conduit
attached to the right atrium
22. Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome - s/s- correct answer - cyanosis,
pallor, sweaty/clammy/cool skin, trouble breathing, rapid HR, cold feet,
poor pedal pulses, poor feeding
23. Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome - testing- correct answer - during
pregnancy - prenatal tests to check for birth defects, ultrasound to identify
HLLS, echocardiogram to show structures of heart
after birth - based on s/s through pallor and cyanosis, newborn will
experience s/s once ductus arteriosus and foramen ovale close
echocardiogram
24. Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome - medication- correct answer - tube
feedings, medications to strengthen heart muscles, lower BP, and remove
extra fluid
25. Parathyroid - function- correct answer - produces parathyroid
hormone that regulates calcium in the bloodstream/tissue - more PTH
, released = more calcium in bones released to blood/tissue = losing density
and strength
26. Parathyroid - labs- correct answer - calcium (8.6-10.3 mg/dL) PTH (11-
51 pg/mL)
27. Parathyroid - s/s hyperparathyroid- correct answer - osteoporosis,
kidney stones, excessive urination, abdominal pain, fatigue, forgetfulness,
bone/joint pain
28. Parathyroid - s/s hypoparathyroid- correct answer - High PTH, low
T3/T4
paresthesia, twitching of facial muscles, muscle pains/cramps, mood
changes, dry/rough skin
29. Parathyroid - testing- correct answer - ultrasound, bone densitometry,
body CT/MRI
30. Parathyroid - medications- correct answer - calcimimetics, hormone
replacement, biphospho- nates
31. Parathyroid - treatment- correct answer - maintain low serum calcium
level in hypoparathyroid
32. Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome - definition- correct answer -
progressive genetic dis- order causing children to age rapidly - no cure -
appears in first two years of life
33. Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome - causes- correct answer -
abberant splicing of the LMNA making protein - progerin
Causes the nuclear envelope to surround the nucleus to be unstable and
damages
it, causing it to die
