WGU D027 Exam Study Guide
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.
What causes an overbite and buffalo hump?(Ans- Endocrine disorder called acromegaly (overproduction of growth hormone)
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