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WGU D027 Questions And Answers Latest Update
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WGU D027 Questions And Answers Latest Update
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WGU D027 Questions and Answers | Latest
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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
Is an ejection fraction of 50% reduced or preserved? ANS✔✔ Preserved
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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.
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