WGU D444 NURS 3117 Adult Health I OA READINESS EXAM GUIDE Q & S Latest Update

1. A 55-year-old patient with chronic heart failure is
experiencing increasing shortness of breath and peripheral
edema. Which medication would most likely be prescribed to
manage these symptoms?
 A. Digoxin
 B. Metoprolol
 C. Furosemide
 D. Lisinopril
 Answer: C. Furosemide
 Rationale: Furosemide is a diuretic that helps reduce fluid
overload, relieving symptoms like shortness of breath and
peripheral edema in patients with heart failure.
2. An adult patient with a history of hypertension is now
prescribed Losartan. What is the primary mechanism of action of
this drug?
 A. Beta-blocker
 B. Calcium channel blocker
 C. Angiotensin II receptor blocker
 D. Diuretic
 Answer: C. Angiotensin II receptor blocker
 Rationale: Losartan works by blocking the effects of
angiotensin II, leading to vasodilation and reduced blood
pressure.
3. Which of the following lab tests is the most significant