WGU D027 Study Guide -Questions and Answers, Latest Version Which parent does color blindness come from? X-linked so mother. 50% chance of getting it. Gene OPN1MW on chromosome 23 is mutated causing color blindness. Wha
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WGU D027 Study Guide -Questions and Answers, Latest Version Which parent does color blindness come from? X-linked so mother. 50% chance of getting it. Gene OPN1MW on chromosome 23 is mutated causing color blindness. What is the first treatment for sickle cell crisis? Hydration Parental care of the newborn with sickle cell anemia: - Infant will be anemic - Increased risk for infection - May have spleen or liver damage causing jaundice - May have crying episodes from pain and swelling of extremities - Hydrate, administer vaccines, antibiotics when necessary, folic acid administration, and regular eye exams Should you admit or monitor a young athletic patient with bradycardia? Monitor as it is normal. Which part of the GI tract does Crohn's disease effect? Affects all GI tract and has skip lesions Which patients have an increased risk of inflammatory bowel disease? Patients with atopic dermatitis and eczema What diagnostic labs will be drawn for ulcerative colitis? CBC, CRP, ESR, LFT, electrolyte panel, and ANA A Japanese male present with hypertension and chronic kidney disease, which antihypertensive would you give? ACE inhibitor or ARB. Next course of action is to reduce amount of salt in diet. Which medications are given PRN for anxiety? Benzodiazepines (Diazepam), Vistaril (antihistamine), Seroquel (antipsychotic effects), SSRIs (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft), and Wellbutrin (antidepressant), and Risperidone (side effect is neutropenia) Which medication can be given to treat schizophrenia? Chlorpromazine (antipsychotic) Which medications could be alternatives to treat neuropathic pain? Cymbalta (Duloxetine) and Lyrica (pregabalin) What should be avoided if a patient has a G6PD deficiency? Mothballs (naphthalene), fava beans, red wine, all beans, blueberries, soya products, tonic water, and camphor. G6PD deficiency - Low NADPH leads to hemolytic anemia (free radicals) - X-linked recessive What should you do for a mild reaction to IgM? If fast, slow the infusion. Administer acetaminophen, diphenhydramine, and steroids. What is the most common type of lung cancer? Small cell lung carcinomas (SCLCs) How do you diagnose lung
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