WGU D398 Intro to Pharmacology Study Guide
WGU 2026_2027.pdf
D398 Intro to Pharmacology Study Guide
WGU 2026_2027.pdf
D398 Intro to Pharmacology Study Guide 2026_2027.pdf
WGU D398 Intro to Pharmacology
Study Guide 2026/2027
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Drug Standards
rules set to assure that consumers get what they pay for, that all preparations by the same
drug name must be of uniform strength, quality, and purity
1906 Pure Food and Drug Act
Prohibits the sale and transport of adulterated or mislabeled food, drinks and drugs.
Prohibits the mislabeling and misbranding of products.
1938 Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
created to enforce rules such as labeling, drug approval before release, and warning labels
(such as "may cause drowsiness")
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1970 Controlled Substances Act
established the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). This act set strict standards for abused
drugs and required prescribers to register with the DEA. , who enforces the laws included in
this act.
controlled substance
A drug that has the potential for addiction and abuse
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the five schedules
Schedule I includes substances like heroin that have the highest risk of abuse and are not
approved for medical use in the United States.
Schedule II includes psychostimulants (e.g., amphetamine) and opioid-based medications
(e.g., morphine) that have a high risk of abuse and dependence but have accepted medical
uses.
Schedule III includes certain barbiturate sedatives and anabolic steroids with moderate to
low abuse and dependence risk.
Schedule IV includes sedative agents like diazepam and phenobarbital, which have a low
risk of abuse and dependence.
Schedule V includes drugs used for epilepsy, cough suppressants, and antidiarrheal
medications and has the lowest risk for abuse and dependence.
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
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WGU 2026_2027.pdf
D398 Intro to Pharmacology Study Guide
WGU 2026_2027.pdf
D398 Intro to Pharmacology Study Guide 2026_2027.pdf
WGU D398 Intro to Pharmacology
Study Guide 2026/2027
Page 1 1 of 56 Page 1 of 56
,WGU Course D398 Intro to Pharmacology.pdf WGU Course D398 Intro to Pharmacology.pdf WGU Course D398 Intro to Pharmacology.pdf
Drug Standards
rules set to assure that consumers get what they pay for, that all preparations by the same
drug name must be of uniform strength, quality, and purity
1906 Pure Food and Drug Act
Prohibits the sale and transport of adulterated or mislabeled food, drinks and drugs.
Prohibits the mislabeling and misbranding of products.
1938 Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
created to enforce rules such as labeling, drug approval before release, and warning labels
(such as "may cause drowsiness")
Page 2 2 of 56 Page 2 of 56
,WGU Course D398 Intro to Pharmacology.pdf WGU Course D398 Intro to Pharmacology.pdf WGU Course D398 Intro to Pharmacology.pdf
1970 Controlled Substances Act
established the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). This act set strict standards for abused
drugs and required prescribers to register with the DEA. , who enforces the laws included in
this act.
controlled substance
A drug that has the potential for addiction and abuse
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, WGU Course D398 Intro to Pharmacology.pdf WGU Course D398 Intro to Pharmacology.pdf WGU Course D398 Intro to Pharmacology.pdf
the five schedules
Schedule I includes substances like heroin that have the highest risk of abuse and are not
approved for medical use in the United States.
Schedule II includes psychostimulants (e.g., amphetamine) and opioid-based medications
(e.g., morphine) that have a high risk of abuse and dependence but have accepted medical
uses.
Schedule III includes certain barbiturate sedatives and anabolic steroids with moderate to
low abuse and dependence risk.
Schedule IV includes sedative agents like diazepam and phenobarbital, which have a low
risk of abuse and dependence.
Schedule V includes drugs used for epilepsy, cough suppressants, and antidiarrheal
medications and has the lowest risk for abuse and dependence.
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
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