WGU D398 Pharmacology
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1. What does “PO” indicate in a medication order?
Correct Answer: By mouth
2. What is the meaning of “per os”?
Correct Answer: By mouth
3. What does “BID” mean?
Correct Answer: Twice daily
4. What does “bis in die” (BISINDIE) mean?
Correct Answer: Twice daily
5. What does “TID” indicate?
Correct Answer: Three times a day
6. What does “C” mean in a prescription?
Correct Answer: With
7. What does “CUM” mean?
Correct Answer: With
8. What does “Rx” stand for?
, Correct Answer: To take
9. What does “recipere” mean?
Correct Answer: To take
10. What does “NG” refer to?
Correct Answer: Nasogastric
11. What does “PR” indicate?
Correct Answer: Rectally
12. Characteristics of Schedule I drugs
Correct Answer: High abuse potential; no accepted medical use
Examples: Heroin; LSD; Methamphetamine; Ecstasy
13. Characteristics of Schedule II drugs
Correct Answer: High abuse potential with severe dependence risk; written
prescription required; emergency call-in requires written prescription within 7
days
Examples: Morphine; Codeine; Methadone; Percocet; Dilaudid; Ritalin; Oxycontin;
Meperidine (Demerol); Hydrocodone with acetaminophen
14. Characteristics of Schedule III drugs
Correct Answer: Moderate dependence risk; prescription may be written,
faxed, or verbal; up to 5 refills within 6 months
Examples: Codeine combinations; Anabolic steroids; Barbiturates
15. Characteristics of Schedule IV drugs
Correct Answer: Lower abuse potential; written prescription required; up to 5
refills within 6 months
Examples: Valium; Xanax; Ativan; Phenobarbital; Librium; Restoril; Ambien
16. Characteristics of Schedule V drugs
, Correct Answer: Lowest abuse potential; often cough suppressants or
antidiarrheals; up to 5 refills within 6 months
Examples: Promethazine with codeine; Cheratussin AC; Lomotil
17. Three identifiers of a drug
Correct Answer:
• Chemical name – Molecular structure/formula
• Generic name – Not capitalized
• Trade (Brand) name – Always capitalized; specific to manufacturer
18. Chinchona bark and purple foxglove plants are associated with which
therapeutic effect?
Correct Answer: Cardiovascular effects
19. Poppy plants are primarily associated with which therapeutic use?
Correct Answer: Pain relief
20. Copper is associated with what health benefit?
Correct Answer: Heart health
Cardiac Glycosides - Correct Answer: medications that enhance the force of
cardiac contractions by acting directly on the heart muscle. They increase the
power of ventricular contractions.
digoxin (Lanoxin) -
Side Effects: visual halos, seizures, inability to sleep
Cautions - patients with kidney/lung damage. Can cause sudden heart attacks.
, Antiarrhythmic Medications - Correct Answer: suppress various kinds of heart
arrythmias (an irregular heartbeat due to incorrect electrical signals).
o amiodarone (Cordarone) -
Can be given orally or via injection
Side Effects: numbness, lung scarring, lung thickness (pulmonary fibrosis).
Cautions: patients with underlying heart block diseases, thyroid diseases, or
allergic to iodine.
Beta Blockers - Correct Answer: medications that block beta receptors. Beta 1
receptors are found in the heart. These medications should reduce the pace and
power of a cardiac contraction.
Medication names typically end in OLOL
o metoprolol (Toprol) -
Side Effects: low blood sugar, confusion, dizziness, fatigue.
Cautions: patient may have withdrawal symptoms if stopped. Can worsen
symptoms of asthma and COPD.
Calcium Channel Blockers - Correct Answer: medications that prevent calcium
from entering the cells of the heart and arteries. Reduces heart rate. Can reduce
chest discomfort and regulate heartbeat.
Medication names typically end in DIPINE
amlodipine (Norvosc) -
Side Effects: Edema, abdominal discomfort, headache.
Objective Assessment Comprehensive Resource To Help
You Ace 2026-2027 Includes Frequently Tested Questions
With ELABORATED 100% Correct COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Guaranteed Pass First Attempt!!
Current Update!!
1. What does “PO” indicate in a medication order?
Correct Answer: By mouth
2. What is the meaning of “per os”?
Correct Answer: By mouth
3. What does “BID” mean?
Correct Answer: Twice daily
4. What does “bis in die” (BISINDIE) mean?
Correct Answer: Twice daily
5. What does “TID” indicate?
Correct Answer: Three times a day
6. What does “C” mean in a prescription?
Correct Answer: With
7. What does “CUM” mean?
Correct Answer: With
8. What does “Rx” stand for?
, Correct Answer: To take
9. What does “recipere” mean?
Correct Answer: To take
10. What does “NG” refer to?
Correct Answer: Nasogastric
11. What does “PR” indicate?
Correct Answer: Rectally
12. Characteristics of Schedule I drugs
Correct Answer: High abuse potential; no accepted medical use
Examples: Heroin; LSD; Methamphetamine; Ecstasy
13. Characteristics of Schedule II drugs
Correct Answer: High abuse potential with severe dependence risk; written
prescription required; emergency call-in requires written prescription within 7
days
Examples: Morphine; Codeine; Methadone; Percocet; Dilaudid; Ritalin; Oxycontin;
Meperidine (Demerol); Hydrocodone with acetaminophen
14. Characteristics of Schedule III drugs
Correct Answer: Moderate dependence risk; prescription may be written,
faxed, or verbal; up to 5 refills within 6 months
Examples: Codeine combinations; Anabolic steroids; Barbiturates
15. Characteristics of Schedule IV drugs
Correct Answer: Lower abuse potential; written prescription required; up to 5
refills within 6 months
Examples: Valium; Xanax; Ativan; Phenobarbital; Librium; Restoril; Ambien
16. Characteristics of Schedule V drugs
, Correct Answer: Lowest abuse potential; often cough suppressants or
antidiarrheals; up to 5 refills within 6 months
Examples: Promethazine with codeine; Cheratussin AC; Lomotil
17. Three identifiers of a drug
Correct Answer:
• Chemical name – Molecular structure/formula
• Generic name – Not capitalized
• Trade (Brand) name – Always capitalized; specific to manufacturer
18. Chinchona bark and purple foxglove plants are associated with which
therapeutic effect?
Correct Answer: Cardiovascular effects
19. Poppy plants are primarily associated with which therapeutic use?
Correct Answer: Pain relief
20. Copper is associated with what health benefit?
Correct Answer: Heart health
Cardiac Glycosides - Correct Answer: medications that enhance the force of
cardiac contractions by acting directly on the heart muscle. They increase the
power of ventricular contractions.
digoxin (Lanoxin) -
Side Effects: visual halos, seizures, inability to sleep
Cautions - patients with kidney/lung damage. Can cause sudden heart attacks.
, Antiarrhythmic Medications - Correct Answer: suppress various kinds of heart
arrythmias (an irregular heartbeat due to incorrect electrical signals).
o amiodarone (Cordarone) -
Can be given orally or via injection
Side Effects: numbness, lung scarring, lung thickness (pulmonary fibrosis).
Cautions: patients with underlying heart block diseases, thyroid diseases, or
allergic to iodine.
Beta Blockers - Correct Answer: medications that block beta receptors. Beta 1
receptors are found in the heart. These medications should reduce the pace and
power of a cardiac contraction.
Medication names typically end in OLOL
o metoprolol (Toprol) -
Side Effects: low blood sugar, confusion, dizziness, fatigue.
Cautions: patient may have withdrawal symptoms if stopped. Can worsen
symptoms of asthma and COPD.
Calcium Channel Blockers - Correct Answer: medications that prevent calcium
from entering the cells of the heart and arteries. Reduces heart rate. Can reduce
chest discomfort and regulate heartbeat.
Medication names typically end in DIPINE
amlodipine (Norvosc) -
Side Effects: Edema, abdominal discomfort, headache.
