WGU D398 Introduction to Pharmacology | Objective Assessments
| OA V1, V2 and V3 | All OA Versions QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
What was the primary purpose of the 1906 Pure Food
and Drug Act?
To establish drug standards for strength, purity, and
quality
Which federal agency was established by the 1938
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act?
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
What does the 1970 Controlled Substances Act
regulate?
The abuse and distribution of controlled substances
What is the purpose of medication guides provided
with prescription medicines?
To educate patients on potential adverse effects and
how to avoid them
,WGU D398 Introduction to Pharmacology | Objective Assessments
| OA V1, V2 and V3 | All OA Versions QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
Which of the following is a classified as a Schedule I
drug?
Heroin
3 multiple choice options
What is the primary role of the Drug Enforcement
Agency (DEA)?
To regulate the manufacturing and distribution of
controlled substances
Which drug class has the highest risk of abuse and is
not approved for medical use in the U.S.?
Schedule I
What does a Schedule II drug indicate about its
potential for abuse?
, WGU D398 Introduction to Pharmacology | Objective Assessments
| OA V1, V2 and V3 | All OA Versions QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
High risk of abuse and dependence, but has accepted
medical uses.
What kind of substances would typically fall under
Schedule V?
low risk of abuse, such as cough suppressants and
antidiarrheals
Which of the following drugs is an example of a
Schedule IV substance?
Diazepam
3 multiple choice options
What is one of the functions of the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) in ensuring consumer safety?
Investigating and removing unsafe drugs from the
market
| OA V1, V2 and V3 | All OA Versions QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
What was the primary purpose of the 1906 Pure Food
and Drug Act?
To establish drug standards for strength, purity, and
quality
Which federal agency was established by the 1938
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act?
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
What does the 1970 Controlled Substances Act
regulate?
The abuse and distribution of controlled substances
What is the purpose of medication guides provided
with prescription medicines?
To educate patients on potential adverse effects and
how to avoid them
,WGU D398 Introduction to Pharmacology | Objective Assessments
| OA V1, V2 and V3 | All OA Versions QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
Which of the following is a classified as a Schedule I
drug?
Heroin
3 multiple choice options
What is the primary role of the Drug Enforcement
Agency (DEA)?
To regulate the manufacturing and distribution of
controlled substances
Which drug class has the highest risk of abuse and is
not approved for medical use in the U.S.?
Schedule I
What does a Schedule II drug indicate about its
potential for abuse?
, WGU D398 Introduction to Pharmacology | Objective Assessments
| OA V1, V2 and V3 | All OA Versions QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
High risk of abuse and dependence, but has accepted
medical uses.
What kind of substances would typically fall under
Schedule V?
low risk of abuse, such as cough suppressants and
antidiarrheals
Which of the following drugs is an example of a
Schedule IV substance?
Diazepam
3 multiple choice options
What is one of the functions of the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) in ensuring consumer safety?
Investigating and removing unsafe drugs from the
market
