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1 WGU D116 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT PRACTICE EXAM WITH ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026 - 27 JUST RELEASED VERSION Exam Description This exam assesses advanced nursing - level pharmacology knowledge including: ✔ Mechanisms of action of drugs ✔ Pharmacodynamics & pharmacokinetics ✔ Therapeutic uses and dosing principles ✔ Drug interactions and adverse effects ✔ Safe prescribing and clinical application in complex patient scenarios
2 Practice Questions, Answers & Rationales 1. A 14 - year - old male with short stature and virilization is evaluated. The NP suspects anabolic steroid use. What should be ordered? A) Serum cortisol B) Liver function tests and serum cholesterol C) Testosterone only D) Bone density Answer: B Rationale: Androgen use in adolescents can accelerate epiphyseal closure and cause hepatotoxicity and dyslipidemia (↓ HDL, ↑ LDL), so liver panels and cholesterol are appropriate. 2. A patient on tadalafil for ED should NOT be prescribed which medication due to severe hypotension risk?
3 A) Aspirin B) Nitro - tab (nitroglycerin) C) Acetaminophen D) Amoxicillin Answer: B Rationale: PDE - 5 inhibitors and nitrates both cause vasodilation → severe hypotension when combined. 3. What contraceptive is not appropriate for a breastfeeding patient at 6 weeks postpartum? A) Progestin - only pill B) IUD C) Combination oral contraceptive D) Barrier method Answer: C Rationale: Estrogen - containing combined oral contraceptives can reduce milk supply and are contraindicated early in breastfeeding. 4. How do combination oral contraceptives primarily prevent pregnancy? A) Thickening cervical mucus B) Suppressing ovulation
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