12.09.25 AT.14:54 WGU D398 Introduction to Pharmacology
WGU D398 Introduction to Pharmacology | Objective Assessments | OA
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Question. A medical assistant is preparing a patient for a physical examination. The patient reports difficulty
falling asleep. The medical assistant should anticipate that the provider will prescribe which of the following
medications?
A. Esomeprazole
B. Loperamide
C. Metformin
D. Zolpidem - Correct ✓✓ D. Zolpidem is a sedative-hypnotic that is prescribed to treat insomnia by increasing
relaxation and inducing sleep.
A. Esomeprazole reduces stomach acid. It is not a sedative and would not be prescribed for insomnia.
B. Loperamide relieves diarrhea. It is not a sedative and would not be prescribed for insomnia.
C. Metformin lowers blood glucose levels and is used to treat diabetes mellitus. It is not a sedative and would
not be prescribed for insomnia.
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Question. A medical assistant is transcribing a prescription from a provider for a medication that must be taken
hourly. Which of
the following abbreviations should the medical assistant identify as the correct notation of when and how
often the
patient should take the medication?
A. qd
B. qh
C. qs
D. qid - Correct ✓✓ B. The "q" means every, and the "h" means hour. Combining these two letters correctly
indicates how often the patient should take the medication.
A. The "q" means every, and the "d" means daily, which is true for this prescription. However, ti does not
specify when during the day the patient should take the medication, which is hourly.
C. The abbreviation "qs" means quantity sufficient, which does not indicate the time or frequency of the
medication administration.
D. The abbreviation "qid" is from the Latin term "quater in die," which means four times per day. The patient
should take this medication once each hour for an indicated period of time, not 4 times a day.
Question. A medical assistant is reviewing the medications for a patient who is undergoing chemotherapy to
treat breast cancer. The medical assistant should identify that the provider prescribed ondansetron because it
is in which of the following medication classifications?
A. Antiemetic
B. Antitussive
C. Antilipemic
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D. Antipyretic - Correct ✓✓ A. Antiemetics are used to reduce nausea and vomiting. Medications that destroy
cancer cells, such as those used in chemotherapy, usually cause nausea and vomiting. Therefore, antiemetics
like ondansetron are often prescribed in conjunction with chemotherapy treatment.
B. Antitussives, such as dextromethorphan and codeine, are used to control coughing. They are not a standard
component of pharmacological treatment in conjunction with chemotherapy.
C. Antilipemics, such as atorvastatin and fenofibrate, are used to reduce cholesterol. They are not a standard
component of pharmacological treatment in conjunction with chemotherapy.
D. Antipyretics, such as acetaminophen and aspirin, are used to reduce fever. They are not a standard
component of pharmacological treatment in conjunction with chemotherapy.
Question. A medical assistant is transcribing a prescription for fentanyl patches for a patient. The medical
assistant should identify that this medication has specific requirements because it is classified in which of the
following schedules of controlled substances?
A. Schedule I
B. Schedule lI
C. Schedule III
D. Schedule VI - Correct ✓✓ B. Schedule lI includes medications that have a high potential for abuse, including
morphine, oxycodone, and fentanyl. When prescribing Schedule Il medications, providers must give patients a
handwritten prescription with no refills.
A. Schedule I includes drugs that have a high potential for abuse and no medical use. They are illegal; providers
cannot prescribe them. Schedule I drugs include heroin, mescaline, and lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD).
C. Schedule III includes medications that have
a moderate to low potential for physical and psychological dependence. Schedule III medications include
ketamine, anabolic steroids, and testosterone.
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D. Schedule VI includes medications that have a low potential for abuse and dependence. Schedule VI
medications include diazepam,
eszopicione, and clonazepam.
Question. A medical assistant is providing teaching to a patient who is starting lisinopril, a medication that
helps lower blood pressure. The medical assistant should instruct the patient to report which of the following
effects to the provider immediately?
A. Nausea
B. Orthostatic hypotension
C. Facial swelling
D. Taste disturbance - Correct ✓✓ C. If the patient develops facial swelling or swelling of the eyes, lips, or
tongue, the provider should be notified immediately because it can be an indication of a life-threatening
allergic reaction to the medication.
A. The patient does not need to report nausea to
the provider immediately. Nausea is a common side effect of lisinopril and can subside over time. Other
common adverse effects of this medication include insomnia and fatigue.
B. The patient does not need to report orthostatic hypotension to the provider immediately. Orthostatic
hypotension is a common side effect of lisinopril and can subside over time. Other common adverse effects
of this medication include loss of appetite and diarrhea.
D. The patient does not need to report taste disturbance to the provider immediately. Taste disturbance is a
common side effect of lisinopril and can subside over time. Other common adverse effects of this medication
include headache and a rapid heart rate.
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WGU D398 Introduction to Pharmacology | Objective Assessments | OA
V1, V2, V3, V4, and V5 | All OA Versions | 500 Questions and Answers |
2025 Update | 100% Correct.
100% CORRECT 500
INCORRECT 00
WGU D398 Introduction to Pharmacology
500 Questions & Correct Answers
Question. A medical assistant is preparing a patient for a physical examination. The patient reports difficulty
falling asleep. The medical assistant should anticipate that the provider will prescribe which of the following
medications?
A. Esomeprazole
B. Loperamide
C. Metformin
D. Zolpidem - Correct ✓✓ D. Zolpidem is a sedative-hypnotic that is prescribed to treat insomnia by increasing
relaxation and inducing sleep.
A. Esomeprazole reduces stomach acid. It is not a sedative and would not be prescribed for insomnia.
B. Loperamide relieves diarrhea. It is not a sedative and would not be prescribed for insomnia.
C. Metformin lowers blood glucose levels and is used to treat diabetes mellitus. It is not a sedative and would
not be prescribed for insomnia.
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Question. A medical assistant is transcribing a prescription from a provider for a medication that must be taken
hourly. Which of
the following abbreviations should the medical assistant identify as the correct notation of when and how
often the
patient should take the medication?
A. qd
B. qh
C. qs
D. qid - Correct ✓✓ B. The "q" means every, and the "h" means hour. Combining these two letters correctly
indicates how often the patient should take the medication.
A. The "q" means every, and the "d" means daily, which is true for this prescription. However, ti does not
specify when during the day the patient should take the medication, which is hourly.
C. The abbreviation "qs" means quantity sufficient, which does not indicate the time or frequency of the
medication administration.
D. The abbreviation "qid" is from the Latin term "quater in die," which means four times per day. The patient
should take this medication once each hour for an indicated period of time, not 4 times a day.
Question. A medical assistant is reviewing the medications for a patient who is undergoing chemotherapy to
treat breast cancer. The medical assistant should identify that the provider prescribed ondansetron because it
is in which of the following medication classifications?
A. Antiemetic
B. Antitussive
C. Antilipemic
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D. Antipyretic - Correct ✓✓ A. Antiemetics are used to reduce nausea and vomiting. Medications that destroy
cancer cells, such as those used in chemotherapy, usually cause nausea and vomiting. Therefore, antiemetics
like ondansetron are often prescribed in conjunction with chemotherapy treatment.
B. Antitussives, such as dextromethorphan and codeine, are used to control coughing. They are not a standard
component of pharmacological treatment in conjunction with chemotherapy.
C. Antilipemics, such as atorvastatin and fenofibrate, are used to reduce cholesterol. They are not a standard
component of pharmacological treatment in conjunction with chemotherapy.
D. Antipyretics, such as acetaminophen and aspirin, are used to reduce fever. They are not a standard
component of pharmacological treatment in conjunction with chemotherapy.
Question. A medical assistant is transcribing a prescription for fentanyl patches for a patient. The medical
assistant should identify that this medication has specific requirements because it is classified in which of the
following schedules of controlled substances?
A. Schedule I
B. Schedule lI
C. Schedule III
D. Schedule VI - Correct ✓✓ B. Schedule lI includes medications that have a high potential for abuse, including
morphine, oxycodone, and fentanyl. When prescribing Schedule Il medications, providers must give patients a
handwritten prescription with no refills.
A. Schedule I includes drugs that have a high potential for abuse and no medical use. They are illegal; providers
cannot prescribe them. Schedule I drugs include heroin, mescaline, and lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD).
C. Schedule III includes medications that have
a moderate to low potential for physical and psychological dependence. Schedule III medications include
ketamine, anabolic steroids, and testosterone.
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D. Schedule VI includes medications that have a low potential for abuse and dependence. Schedule VI
medications include diazepam,
eszopicione, and clonazepam.
Question. A medical assistant is providing teaching to a patient who is starting lisinopril, a medication that
helps lower blood pressure. The medical assistant should instruct the patient to report which of the following
effects to the provider immediately?
A. Nausea
B. Orthostatic hypotension
C. Facial swelling
D. Taste disturbance - Correct ✓✓ C. If the patient develops facial swelling or swelling of the eyes, lips, or
tongue, the provider should be notified immediately because it can be an indication of a life-threatening
allergic reaction to the medication.
A. The patient does not need to report nausea to
the provider immediately. Nausea is a common side effect of lisinopril and can subside over time. Other
common adverse effects of this medication include insomnia and fatigue.
B. The patient does not need to report orthostatic hypotension to the provider immediately. Orthostatic
hypotension is a common side effect of lisinopril and can subside over time. Other common adverse effects
of this medication include loss of appetite and diarrhea.
D. The patient does not need to report taste disturbance to the provider immediately. Taste disturbance is a
common side effect of lisinopril and can subside over time. Other common adverse effects of this medication
include headache and a rapid heart rate.
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