WGU D398
Introduction to Pharmacology | Objective Assessments | OA Version
1, Version 2 & Version 3 | Comprehensive Practice Questions with
Verified Answers and Rationales | Updated 2026–2027 Study Guide |
Complete WGU Pharmacology OA Preparation Resource
THIS EXAM INCLUDES:
• ✅ Covers All WGU D398 Objective Assessment Versions (OA V1, V2 & V3)
• ✅ Comprehensive Introduction to Pharmacology Study Guide
• ✅ Extensive Practice Questions with Verified Correct Answers
• ✅ Detailed Rationales for Improved Understanding
• ✅ Updated for the 2026–2027 WGU Curriculum
• ✅ Includes Key Drug Classifications and Pharmacology Concepts
• ✅ Focuses on Medication Safety and Nursing Fundamentals
,WGU D398
1. What are drug standards?
A. Rules to ensure consumers get what they pay for with uniform strength,
quality, and purity
B. Laws that prohibit mislabeling of drugs
C. Schedules for controlled substances
D. Guidelines for administering medications
Correct Answer: A – Point 1 defines drug standards as rules assuring
uniform strength, quality, and purity.
2. The 1906 Pure Food and Drug Act prohibited:
A. The sale of all narcotics
B. The sale and transport of adulterated or mislabeled food, drinks, and
drugs
C. The use of heroin for medical purposes
D. The sale of alcohol
Correct Answer: B – Point 2 states this act prohibits adulterated or
mislabeled products.
3. The 1938 Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act created rules including:
A. Establishing the DEA
B. Labeling, drug approval before release, and warning labels
C. Setting drug schedules
D. Requiring prescriptions for all drugs
,Correct Answer: B – Point 3 lists labeling, drug approval before release,
and warning labels.
4. Which act established the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)?
A. 1906 Pure Food and Drug Act
B. 1938 Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
C. 1970 Controlled Substances Act
D. 1984 Drug Price Competition and Patent Term Restoration Act
Correct Answer: C – Point 4 states the 1970 Controlled Substances Act
established the DEA.
5. A controlled substance is defined as a drug that:
A. Requires a prescription
B. Has the potential for addiction and abuse
C. Is illegal in all forms
D. Is only available over the counter
Correct Answer: B – Point 5 defines a controlled substance as having
potential for addiction and abuse.
6. Schedule I controlled substances:
A. Have a high risk of abuse but accepted medical use
B. Have the highest risk of abuse and are not approved for medical use in
, the U.S.
C. Have low risk of abuse and dependence
D. Are used for epilepsy and cough suppression
Correct Answer: B – Point 6 states Schedule I includes heroin with highest
abuse risk and no approved medical use.
7. Schedule II drugs include psychostimulants and opioid-based
medications. Which statement is true?
A. They have the lowest risk of abuse
B. They have a high risk of abuse and dependence but have accepted
medical uses
C. They are not approved for medical use
D. They are only available over the counter
Correct Answer: B – Point 6 explains Schedule II drugs have high abuse
risk but accepted medical uses.
8. Which schedule has the lowest risk for abuse and dependence?
A. Schedule I
B. Schedule II
C. Schedule III
D. Schedule V
Correct Answer: D – Point 6 states Schedule V has the lowest risk for abuse
and dependence.
Introduction to Pharmacology | Objective Assessments | OA Version
1, Version 2 & Version 3 | Comprehensive Practice Questions with
Verified Answers and Rationales | Updated 2026–2027 Study Guide |
Complete WGU Pharmacology OA Preparation Resource
THIS EXAM INCLUDES:
• ✅ Covers All WGU D398 Objective Assessment Versions (OA V1, V2 & V3)
• ✅ Comprehensive Introduction to Pharmacology Study Guide
• ✅ Extensive Practice Questions with Verified Correct Answers
• ✅ Detailed Rationales for Improved Understanding
• ✅ Updated for the 2026–2027 WGU Curriculum
• ✅ Includes Key Drug Classifications and Pharmacology Concepts
• ✅ Focuses on Medication Safety and Nursing Fundamentals
,WGU D398
1. What are drug standards?
A. Rules to ensure consumers get what they pay for with uniform strength,
quality, and purity
B. Laws that prohibit mislabeling of drugs
C. Schedules for controlled substances
D. Guidelines for administering medications
Correct Answer: A – Point 1 defines drug standards as rules assuring
uniform strength, quality, and purity.
2. The 1906 Pure Food and Drug Act prohibited:
A. The sale of all narcotics
B. The sale and transport of adulterated or mislabeled food, drinks, and
drugs
C. The use of heroin for medical purposes
D. The sale of alcohol
Correct Answer: B – Point 2 states this act prohibits adulterated or
mislabeled products.
3. The 1938 Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act created rules including:
A. Establishing the DEA
B. Labeling, drug approval before release, and warning labels
C. Setting drug schedules
D. Requiring prescriptions for all drugs
,Correct Answer: B – Point 3 lists labeling, drug approval before release,
and warning labels.
4. Which act established the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)?
A. 1906 Pure Food and Drug Act
B. 1938 Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
C. 1970 Controlled Substances Act
D. 1984 Drug Price Competition and Patent Term Restoration Act
Correct Answer: C – Point 4 states the 1970 Controlled Substances Act
established the DEA.
5. A controlled substance is defined as a drug that:
A. Requires a prescription
B. Has the potential for addiction and abuse
C. Is illegal in all forms
D. Is only available over the counter
Correct Answer: B – Point 5 defines a controlled substance as having
potential for addiction and abuse.
6. Schedule I controlled substances:
A. Have a high risk of abuse but accepted medical use
B. Have the highest risk of abuse and are not approved for medical use in
, the U.S.
C. Have low risk of abuse and dependence
D. Are used for epilepsy and cough suppression
Correct Answer: B – Point 6 states Schedule I includes heroin with highest
abuse risk and no approved medical use.
7. Schedule II drugs include psychostimulants and opioid-based
medications. Which statement is true?
A. They have the lowest risk of abuse
B. They have a high risk of abuse and dependence but have accepted
medical uses
C. They are not approved for medical use
D. They are only available over the counter
Correct Answer: B – Point 6 explains Schedule II drugs have high abuse
risk but accepted medical uses.
8. Which schedule has the lowest risk for abuse and dependence?
A. Schedule I
B. Schedule II
C. Schedule III
D. Schedule V
Correct Answer: D – Point 6 states Schedule V has the lowest risk for abuse
and dependence.
