WGU D027 Exam 2023 Questions and Answers

WGU D027 Exam 2023 Questions and Answers (Verified Answers) 1.What organ does cystic fibrosis affect? ANS Affects the pancreas causing secre- tions into the lungs 2.What is Klinefelter syndrome? ANS An extra X chromosome for males so example XXY causing female-like qualities 3.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 4.What is beta thalassemia? ANS a condition in which the synthesis of the beta-glo- bin chains is decreased or absent. Causes low hemoglobin. 1 / 2

5.Which medication is contraindicated in a patient with Beta Thalassemia?- ANS Ferrous Sulfate 6.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 7.What is the normal ejection fraction? ANS 55-60%. Less than 50% is BAD 8.Is an ejection fraction of 50% reduced or preserved? ANS Preserved 9.What are symptoms of left sided heart failure? ANS Think PULMONARY. JVD, FVO, rails, S3 murmurs. Number one cause of right sided heart failure!

10.What are symptoms of right sided heart failure? ANS Think peripheral vascular. Lower extremity edema, abdominal distension.