2026 WGU D398 INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACOLOGY OA
/D398 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A+|LATEST VERSION!!!
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
When must a healthcare provider give a Medication Guide to the
patient?
The first time the drug is dispensed to the patient
Which drug schedule is morphine associated with?
Schedule II
Which type of drugs are regulated by the Drug Enforcement Agency
(DEA)?
Addictive drugs
What is the primary function of the FDA in relation to drug safety?
Approving drugs for release and ensuring they are safe and effective
for public use
What are the three identifiers required for each drug to ensure safe
identification and prescribing?
Chemical name, generic name, trade name
pg. 1
,What is the main benefit of using generic drugs instead of brand-name
drugs?
They are cheaper and increase medication adherence
What drug class shares a common suffix of "statin", meaning to "to
stop" cholesterol synthesis?
Statins
What does the term "contraindication" refer to in drug use?
The circumstances or populations in which a drug should be avoided
What is the purpose of drug references for healthcare providers?
Providing access to accurate and reliable drug information
Which drug class uses the "-olol" suffix, which mimics the sound of a
heart beating?
Beta-blockers
What is an example of a drug reference tool that healthcare
professionals use?
Official drug reference books or online databases
What type of drug name is simvastatin?
generic name
How can you identify the generic name of a drug?
pg. 2
,the name is written in all lowercase
Which drug dosage form is absorbed somewhere along the
gastrointestinal tract?
Enteral dosage forms
What is the difference between a tablet and a capsule?
Tablets are compressed discs, while capsules contain drugs in a
gelatin coating
What is the main advantage of using sublingual tablets?
Faster absorption into the bloodstream
What is a type of injectable drug administration that bypasses the GI
tract and provides immediate effects?
Parenteral dosage forms
What is a common feature of transdermal patches used in drug
delivery?
They allow for slow, continuous release of drugs into the bloodstream
What is the purpose of a nebulizer in drug administration?
To aerosolize drugs for passive inhalation
What is a reason why liquid dosage forms need to be carefully
measured using oral syringes or plastic cups?
pg. 3
, To ensure accurate dosing and minimize waste or errors
When a pill is scored, what is its typical use?
To be crushed or cut for gradual dose adjustments
A new patient visits a family care clinic, citing a history of chest pain.
Aspirin takes too long or does not relieve the patient's symptoms at
all. Which dosage form is designed to resolve the client's chest pain
the fastest?
A sublingual tablet
A palliative care center client is having trouble breathing. The client
tries to reach for a medication on the nightstand, which looks to be
their short-acting bronchodilator. What does the client need to quickly
resolve their breathing issue?
A metered-dose inhaler
A hospice facility patient with late-stage cancer is no longer able to
swallow tablet medications. Their prescribed medication is only
available in tablet form. Which medical supply is designed to help this
client take the medication?
A pill crusher
What was the primary purpose of the 1906 Pure Food and Drug Act?
To establish drug standards for strength, purity, and quality
pg. 4
/D398 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A+|LATEST VERSION!!!
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
When must a healthcare provider give a Medication Guide to the
patient?
The first time the drug is dispensed to the patient
Which drug schedule is morphine associated with?
Schedule II
Which type of drugs are regulated by the Drug Enforcement Agency
(DEA)?
Addictive drugs
What is the primary function of the FDA in relation to drug safety?
Approving drugs for release and ensuring they are safe and effective
for public use
What are the three identifiers required for each drug to ensure safe
identification and prescribing?
Chemical name, generic name, trade name
pg. 1
,What is the main benefit of using generic drugs instead of brand-name
drugs?
They are cheaper and increase medication adherence
What drug class shares a common suffix of "statin", meaning to "to
stop" cholesterol synthesis?
Statins
What does the term "contraindication" refer to in drug use?
The circumstances or populations in which a drug should be avoided
What is the purpose of drug references for healthcare providers?
Providing access to accurate and reliable drug information
Which drug class uses the "-olol" suffix, which mimics the sound of a
heart beating?
Beta-blockers
What is an example of a drug reference tool that healthcare
professionals use?
Official drug reference books or online databases
What type of drug name is simvastatin?
generic name
How can you identify the generic name of a drug?
pg. 2
,the name is written in all lowercase
Which drug dosage form is absorbed somewhere along the
gastrointestinal tract?
Enteral dosage forms
What is the difference between a tablet and a capsule?
Tablets are compressed discs, while capsules contain drugs in a
gelatin coating
What is the main advantage of using sublingual tablets?
Faster absorption into the bloodstream
What is a type of injectable drug administration that bypasses the GI
tract and provides immediate effects?
Parenteral dosage forms
What is a common feature of transdermal patches used in drug
delivery?
They allow for slow, continuous release of drugs into the bloodstream
What is the purpose of a nebulizer in drug administration?
To aerosolize drugs for passive inhalation
What is a reason why liquid dosage forms need to be carefully
measured using oral syringes or plastic cups?
pg. 3
, To ensure accurate dosing and minimize waste or errors
When a pill is scored, what is its typical use?
To be crushed or cut for gradual dose adjustments
A new patient visits a family care clinic, citing a history of chest pain.
Aspirin takes too long or does not relieve the patient's symptoms at
all. Which dosage form is designed to resolve the client's chest pain
the fastest?
A sublingual tablet
A palliative care center client is having trouble breathing. The client
tries to reach for a medication on the nightstand, which looks to be
their short-acting bronchodilator. What does the client need to quickly
resolve their breathing issue?
A metered-dose inhaler
A hospice facility patient with late-stage cancer is no longer able to
swallow tablet medications. Their prescribed medication is only
available in tablet form. Which medical supply is designed to help this
client take the medication?
A pill crusher
What was the primary purpose of the 1906 Pure Food and Drug Act?
To establish drug standards for strength, purity, and quality
pg. 4
