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WGU D027
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WGU D027
WGU D027 Final Exam Comprehensive
Study Guide (New 2023/ 2024 Update)
Advanced Pathopharmacological
Foundations_ Questions and Verified
Answers_ 100% Correct_ Rated A
QUESTION
Stable angina goal
decrease cardiac oxygen demand
QUESTION
Meds for stable angina
Answer:
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WGU D027 Final Exam Comprehensive Study Guide (New 2023/ 2024 Update) Advanced Pathopharmacological Foundations _ Questions and Verified Answers _ 100% Correct _ Rated A QUESTION Stable angina goal Answer: decrease cardiac oxygen demand QUESTION Meds for stable angina Answer: nitro first choice, then beta blockers (beta blockers if angina occurs with effort) QUESTION nitroglycerine dose Answer: sublingual, acts within 5 minutes, max of 3 doses QUESTION Cardiac glycosides (Digoxin) Answer: Increased myocardial contractile force (increases output), used in ED, exerts positive inotropic action, can cause severe dysrhythmias QUESTION Digoxin Dosing Answer: therapeutic - 0.5-0.8 ng/ml. ASSESS apical pulse before administering, If lethargic and not acting right, see patient FIRST QUESTION Goal of Anticoagulant and Antiplatelet Drugs Answer: inactivate and suppress formation of thrombin QUESTION Warfarin (coumadin) Answer: PO to prevent blood clots; start with half a dose QUESTION Anticoagulants Answer: Warfarin, heparin, lovenox; Caution about hemorrhage, any patients with risks for bleeding QUESTION Pneumonia Patho Answer: pathogen reaches airway and overwhelms defenses causing inflammatory cascade; fluid forms, blocking diffusion (gas exchange) causing hypoxia, ultimately leads to respiratory failure QUESTION Diagnosing pneumonia Answer: Chest X -ray: viral - diffuse widespread whitening; bacterial - patchy, consolidated, lobar QUESTION Emphysema Answer: destruction of alveolar walls; air goes into lungs, can't get out; leads to hyperinflation QUESTION Bronchitis Answer: excess mucus production, smooth muscle hypertrophy QUESTION asthma Answer: chronic inflammatory obstruction of bronchi; trigger causing mucus clogging bronchial tubes; is reversable, give beta antagonists and steroids QUESTION Foundation meds of asthma and COPD Answer: glucocorticosteroids: Pulmicort and Flovent; taken daily for long term control to suppress inflammation. Oral glucocorticoids - methylprednisone, prednisone; gradually decrease dose QUESTION Bronchodilators (Beta 2 -Adrenergic Agonists) Answer: provide symptomatic relief, do not effect inflammation of disease process; taken PRN during attack (Albuterol), long actinb Beta2 can be used in combo with glucocorticoids QUESTION Back pain treatment Answer: first 4 -6 weeks no imaging needed unless neurologic involved; give NSAIDS and rest, is the #1/2 reason for visits to PCP QUESTION Types of Endocrine Disorders Answer: Diabetes Acromegaly - overproduction of growth hormone, have overbite and buffalo hump Addison's - decreased production of hormones by adrenal gland Cushing - high cortisol levels Graves - hyperthyroidism (excessive) QUESTION Stage 1 Kidney Disease (CKD)
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