WGU D398 INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACOLOGY OA
(LATEST 2026 UPDATE) | D398 COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED
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What was the primary purpose of the 1906 Pure Food and Drug Act?
To establish drug standards for strength, purity, and quality
Which federal agency was established by the 1938 Federal Food,
Drug, and Cosmetic Act?
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
What does the 1970 Controlled Substances Act regulate?
The abuse and distribution of controlled substances
What is the purpose of medication guides provided with prescription
medicines?
To educate patients on potential adverse effects and how to avoid
them
Which of the following is a classified as a Schedule I drug?
Heroin
What is the primary role of the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)?
To regulate the manufacturing and distribution of controlled
substances
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,Which drug class has the highest risk of abuse and is not approved for
medical use in the U.S.?
Schedule I
What does a Schedule II drug indicate about its potential for abuse?
High risk of abuse and dependence, but has accepted medical uses.
What kind of substances would typically fall under Schedule V?
low risk of abuse, such as cough suppressants and antidiarrheals
Which of the following drugs is an example of a Schedule IV
substance?
Diazepam
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
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,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
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
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, 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?
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
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(LATEST 2026 UPDATE) | D398 COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED
A+
What was the primary purpose of the 1906 Pure Food and Drug Act?
To establish drug standards for strength, purity, and quality
Which federal agency was established by the 1938 Federal Food,
Drug, and Cosmetic Act?
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
What does the 1970 Controlled Substances Act regulate?
The abuse and distribution of controlled substances
What is the purpose of medication guides provided with prescription
medicines?
To educate patients on potential adverse effects and how to avoid
them
Which of the following is a classified as a Schedule I drug?
Heroin
What is the primary role of the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)?
To regulate the manufacturing and distribution of controlled
substances
pg. 1
,Which drug class has the highest risk of abuse and is not approved for
medical use in the U.S.?
Schedule I
What does a Schedule II drug indicate about its potential for abuse?
High risk of abuse and dependence, but has accepted medical uses.
What kind of substances would typically fall under Schedule V?
low risk of abuse, such as cough suppressants and antidiarrheals
Which of the following drugs is an example of a Schedule IV
substance?
Diazepam
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
pg. 2
,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
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
pg. 3
, 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?
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
pg. 4
