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WGU D027 OA EXAM ACTUAL EXAM TEST
BANK QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS


*** South and Central American patients will receive >10mm reading related to Bacillus
Calmette - Guerin (BCG) Vaccine. They should not receive PPD

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Med - Flomax - relaxes smooth muscle

Define CHF - * Volume overload in pulmonary area (Left Ventricular Dysfunction)

* Normal EF 55 - 60%

* Left Ventricular EF <50% = Reserved
* Left Ventricular EF <40% = Preserved

Pleural Effusion Treatment - * Thoracentesis - needle decompression

* Diuretic is cause is cardiac in nature such as CHF

Treatment for Diabetics with HTN - * ACE Inhibitor or Angiotensin II Blocker (ARB) for
protective effect on their kidneys

Asthma Medication Contraindication - * Avoid Non-Selective Beta Blockers as they can
cause bronchial spasming

Migraine Treatment - * Chronic condition may be candidate for Botox

* Triptans may help prevent

* AVOID Triptans for patient with history of coronary artery blockage

Define SLE (Lupus) - * Autoimmune inflammatory disease
* Can affect joints, skin, kidneys, blood, brain, heart and lungs
* S/S: Fatigue, joint pain, rash, fever
* Tx: Steroid Prednisolone and Methylprednisolone

Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) Definition and S/S - * Serious diabetic complication where
body produces excess blood acids (ketones)

, * S/S: increased thirst, increased frequency of urination, nausea, abd pain, weakness,
confusion, FRUITY-SMELLING BREATH

If patient is on abx for 3 days to treat cellulitis but has persistent fever, what treatment
options should be considered? - * Treat fever
* Start Broad Spectrum IV Antibiotic
* Assess patient for compliance of oral abx at home
* Culture wound (if not done previously - do culture before initiating IV abx when
possible)
* Wrap wound

Medications for Panic Attack - * Benzodiazepines to treat anxiety such as Klonopin
(Clonazepam)

* Catapres (Clonidine) to treat increased blood pressure and anxiety that occur together
with panic attacks

What is demyelinating disease? - * Most common is Multiple Sclerosis

* Condition that results in damage to protective covering that surrounds nerve fibers in
brain, optic nerve and spinal cord

How do kidneys regulate blood pressure? - * Anti-diuretic Hormone (ADH), Aldosterone
or Renin-Angiotensin System

* Cause kidneys to increase reabsorption of sodium and water into the blood

Human Leukocyte Antigen (hla-b*5801) Allele adverse affect on Zyloprim (Allopurinol) -
* If allele is positive then patient will potentially develop life-threatening reaction to
Zyloprim (Allopurinol) which is used to treat gout, kidney stones, or increased uric acid

* MONITOR LIVER FUNCTION HEPATOTOXICITY

Medications for muscle spasms - * Baclofen (Gablofen) to treat muscle spasms

* Flexaril (Cyclobenzaprine)

* Neurontin (Gabapentin) - anticonvulsant and nerve pain treatment

Subdural Hematoma - * Pool of blood between dura mater and arachnoid membrane of
the brain and spinal core

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