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WGU D398 - INTRODUCTION TO
PHARMACOLOGY | OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT |
OA V1, V2 & V3 | {LATEST 2026/ 2027 UPDATE}
COMPLETE ACTUAL AND AUTHENTIC EXAM |
BRAND NEW!
What was the primary purpose of the 1906 Pure Food and Drug Act?
To establish drug standards for strength, purity, and quality
Drug X is blocking a receptor, and Drug Y is trying to attach to it,
causing a weakened effect of Drug Y. What is this effect called?
Antagonism
Which effect is observed when a patient starts taking Drug Y after
taking Drug X for a week, causing amplified, prolonged effects of Drug
X and producing positive outcomes?
Potentiation
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What is the main purpose of cardiac glycosides like digoxin in heart
failure patients?
To improve the force of heart contractions
What class of drugs is primarily used to lower high cholesterol levels
by inhibiting the enzyme responsible for cholesterol production?
Statins
What condition is commonly treated with anticoagulants like warfarin
(Jantoven)?
Blood clots
What is the primary risk associated with using nitrates such as
nitroglycerin in combination with certain medications like sildenafil
(Viagra)?
Rapid and dangerous drop in blood pressure
Which of the following is a potential side effect of amlodipine
(Norvasc), a calcium channel blocker?
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Edema (swelling)
What is the primary mechanism of action of ACE inhibitors like
lisinopril (Zestril) in lowering blood pressure?
They relax veins and arteries by inhibiting angiotensin II
What drug is commonly used to treat chest pain caused by angina
pectoris?
Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat)
Which class of medications used for high blood pressure often causes
frequent urination?
Diuretics
A patient was just prescribed a new medication for hypertension.
After taking the medication, the patient started to experience a dry
cough, which was unresolved after several days. Which medication is
most likely contributing to the side effects?
Lisinopril
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Which chest pain medication would cause a contraindication in a
patient taking Viagra for erectile dysfunction who recently had a heart
attack?
Nitroglycerin
Bronchoconstriction is most commonly associated with which
condition?
Asthma
What is the primary purpose of bronchodilators like albuterol?
The widen the airways and ease breathing
What is a long-acting bronchodilator used for asthma prevention?
Formoterol
Inhaled corticosteroids are primarily used to treat which conditions?
WGU D398 - INTRODUCTION TO
PHARMACOLOGY | OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT |
OA V1, V2 & V3 | {LATEST 2026/ 2027 UPDATE}
COMPLETE ACTUAL AND AUTHENTIC EXAM |
BRAND NEW!
What was the primary purpose of the 1906 Pure Food and Drug Act?
To establish drug standards for strength, purity, and quality
Drug X is blocking a receptor, and Drug Y is trying to attach to it,
causing a weakened effect of Drug Y. What is this effect called?
Antagonism
Which effect is observed when a patient starts taking Drug Y after
taking Drug X for a week, causing amplified, prolonged effects of Drug
X and producing positive outcomes?
Potentiation
,Page 2 of 52
What is the main purpose of cardiac glycosides like digoxin in heart
failure patients?
To improve the force of heart contractions
What class of drugs is primarily used to lower high cholesterol levels
by inhibiting the enzyme responsible for cholesterol production?
Statins
What condition is commonly treated with anticoagulants like warfarin
(Jantoven)?
Blood clots
What is the primary risk associated with using nitrates such as
nitroglycerin in combination with certain medications like sildenafil
(Viagra)?
Rapid and dangerous drop in blood pressure
Which of the following is a potential side effect of amlodipine
(Norvasc), a calcium channel blocker?
,Page 3 of 52
Edema (swelling)
What is the primary mechanism of action of ACE inhibitors like
lisinopril (Zestril) in lowering blood pressure?
They relax veins and arteries by inhibiting angiotensin II
What drug is commonly used to treat chest pain caused by angina
pectoris?
Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat)
Which class of medications used for high blood pressure often causes
frequent urination?
Diuretics
A patient was just prescribed a new medication for hypertension.
After taking the medication, the patient started to experience a dry
cough, which was unresolved after several days. Which medication is
most likely contributing to the side effects?
Lisinopril
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Which chest pain medication would cause a contraindication in a
patient taking Viagra for erectile dysfunction who recently had a heart
attack?
Nitroglycerin
Bronchoconstriction is most commonly associated with which
condition?
Asthma
What is the primary purpose of bronchodilators like albuterol?
The widen the airways and ease breathing
What is a long-acting bronchodilator used for asthma prevention?
Formoterol
Inhaled corticosteroids are primarily used to treat which conditions?
