100% satisfaction guarantee Immediately available after payment Both online and in PDF No strings attached
logo-home
WGU D118 OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT FINAL EXAM $17.99   Add to cart

Exam (elaborations)

WGU D118 OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT FINAL EXAM

 4 views  0 purchase
  • Course
  • WGU D118
  • Institution
  • WGU D118

WGU D118 OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT FINAL EXAM

Preview 1 out of 4  pages

  • September 10, 2024
  • 4
  • 2024/2025
  • Exam (elaborations)
  • Questions & answers
  • wgu d118
  • WGU D118
  • WGU D118
avatar-seller
leonardmuriithi061
WGU D118 OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT FINAL
EXAM

A patient who has asthma calls the primary care provider to report having a peak
flow measure of 75%, shortness of breath, wheezing, and cough, and tells the
provider that the symptoms have not improved significantly after a dose of albuterol.
The patient uses an inhaled corticosteroid medication twice daily.
What will the provider recommend? - ANSWER Administering two more doses of
albuterol

A young adult patient develops a cough persisting longer than two months. The
primary care provider orders pulmonary function tests (PFTs) and a chest
radiograph, which are both normal. The patient denies abdominal complaints. There
are no signs of rhinitis or sinusitis and the patient does not take any medications.
What will the provider evaluate next to help determine the cause of this cough? -
ANSWER Methacholine challenge test

Which medication will the primary care provider order for a patient with chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease who reports daily symptoms of dyspnea and cough? -
ANSWER Ipratropium bromide

A patient with small cell lung cancer (SCLC) has undergone chemotherapy with a
good initial response to therapy.
What will the primary care provider tell this patient about the prognosis for treating
this disease? - ANSWER "Relapse is likely with a two-year overall survival of 50%."

Which method of treatment is used for traumatic pneumothorax? - ANSWER Tube
thoracostomy

Which diagnostic test will confirm the presence of a pulmonary embolism (PE) in a
patient who has undergone surgical immobilization for a femur fracture and reports
dyspnea and chest pain with inspiration and has a heart rate of 120 beats per
minute? - ANSWER Computed tomography (CT) angiography

When following a patient with sarcoidosis over time, a(n)_______ is useful to help
monitor the progression of the disease. - ANSWER Pulmonary Function Test

Which initial treatment will be helpful for a patient who is diagnosed with mild restless
leg syndrome (RLS) that occasionally interferes with sleep? - ANSWER Hot baths
and exercise

A patient reports abdominal and back pain with anorexia and nausea. During an
examination, the primary care provider notes a pulsatile abdominal mass.
What is the provider's initial action? - ANSWER Order an ultrasound of the mass to
determine its size

During a routine health maintenance examination, the primary care provider
auscultates a carotid bruit. The patient denies syncope, weakness, or headache.

The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:

Guaranteed quality through customer reviews

Guaranteed quality through customer reviews

Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.

Quick and easy check-out

Quick and easy check-out

You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.

Focus on what matters

Focus on what matters

Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!

Frequently asked questions

What do I get when I buy this document?

You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.

Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?

Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.

Who am I buying these notes from?

Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller leonardmuriithi061. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.

Will I be stuck with a subscription?

No, you only buy these notes for $17.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.

Can Stuvia be trusted?

4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)

78998 documents were sold in the last 30 days

Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now

Start selling
$17.99
  • (0)
  Add to cart