WGU D116 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY UNIT 3 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2026-… EXAM
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WGU D116 Advanced
Pharmacology Unit 3
Questions & Answers 2026-
2027
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
93 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 93 verified questions with correct answers and concise explanations related to
advanced pharmacology. It serves as a comprehensive resource for understanding pharmacological
concepts and clinical applications. Ideal for study, review, and certification preparation, it enables students
to reinforce their knowledge and enhance their confidence in the subject matter.
CONTENTS
Pharmacology Basics Q1–Q14
Cardiovascular Pharmacology Q15–Q28
Neurological Disorders Q29–Q43
Pain Management Q44–Q58
Page 1
, Mental Health Medications Q59–Q74
Respiratory Pharmacology Q75–Q84
Endocrine and Reproductive Health Q85–Q93
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 93
A patient asks his provider to explain what drug tolerance means.
The provider responds by telling the patient that when tolerance occurs, it means the patient __________.
CORRECT ANSWER
may need increased amounts of the drug over time
When tolerance develops, a dose increase may be needed because a decreased response may occur with
prolonged use
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 93
A group of nursing students asks a nurse to explain the blood-brain barrier.
The nurse would be correct to say that the blood-brain barrier __________.
CORRECT ANSWER
Prevents some potentially toxic substances from crossing into the central nervous system
Infants are more sensitive to CNS drugs and require lower doses
Prevents highly ionized and protein-bound drugs from entering
Allows lipid-soluble drugs drugs and drugs that use specific transport systems to enter
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 93
What type of drug class has effects on the heart and arterioles?
CORRECT ANSWER
Alpha1 agonist
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, Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 93
Anticcholinergic drugs are given for what effects?
CORRECT ANSWER
Urinary and GI tracts
They do not affect the urine muscles
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 93
A nurse is explaining the activation of beta-2 receptors to nursing students during a clinical rotation at the
hospital.
Which statement by a student demonstrates a need for further teaching?
CORRECT ANSWER
"Beta2 activation results in contraction of the uterine muscles"
Beta2 activation DOES result in vasodilation of skeletal muscles, bronchodilation, and glycogenolysis, and
RELAXATION of uterine muscles
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 93
A provider is teaching a patient about a medication that alters the sympathetic nervous system functions. To
evaluate understanding, the provider asks the patient to describe which functions the sympathetic nervous
system regulates.
Which answer indicates the need for further teaching?
CORRECT ANSWER
"The digestive functions of the body"
All apart of the sympathetic nervous system:
1. fight or flight
2. cardiovascular system
3. body temperature
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 93
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P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
WGU D116 Advanced
Pharmacology Unit 3
Questions & Answers 2026-
2027
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
93 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 93 verified questions with correct answers and concise explanations related to
advanced pharmacology. It serves as a comprehensive resource for understanding pharmacological
concepts and clinical applications. Ideal for study, review, and certification preparation, it enables students
to reinforce their knowledge and enhance their confidence in the subject matter.
CONTENTS
Pharmacology Basics Q1–Q14
Cardiovascular Pharmacology Q15–Q28
Neurological Disorders Q29–Q43
Pain Management Q44–Q58
Page 1
, Mental Health Medications Q59–Q74
Respiratory Pharmacology Q75–Q84
Endocrine and Reproductive Health Q85–Q93
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 93
A patient asks his provider to explain what drug tolerance means.
The provider responds by telling the patient that when tolerance occurs, it means the patient __________.
CORRECT ANSWER
may need increased amounts of the drug over time
When tolerance develops, a dose increase may be needed because a decreased response may occur with
prolonged use
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 93
A group of nursing students asks a nurse to explain the blood-brain barrier.
The nurse would be correct to say that the blood-brain barrier __________.
CORRECT ANSWER
Prevents some potentially toxic substances from crossing into the central nervous system
Infants are more sensitive to CNS drugs and require lower doses
Prevents highly ionized and protein-bound drugs from entering
Allows lipid-soluble drugs drugs and drugs that use specific transport systems to enter
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 93
What type of drug class has effects on the heart and arterioles?
CORRECT ANSWER
Alpha1 agonist
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, Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 93
Anticcholinergic drugs are given for what effects?
CORRECT ANSWER
Urinary and GI tracts
They do not affect the urine muscles
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 93
A nurse is explaining the activation of beta-2 receptors to nursing students during a clinical rotation at the
hospital.
Which statement by a student demonstrates a need for further teaching?
CORRECT ANSWER
"Beta2 activation results in contraction of the uterine muscles"
Beta2 activation DOES result in vasodilation of skeletal muscles, bronchodilation, and glycogenolysis, and
RELAXATION of uterine muscles
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 93
A provider is teaching a patient about a medication that alters the sympathetic nervous system functions. To
evaluate understanding, the provider asks the patient to describe which functions the sympathetic nervous
system regulates.
Which answer indicates the need for further teaching?
CORRECT ANSWER
"The digestive functions of the body"
All apart of the sympathetic nervous system:
1. fight or flight
2. cardiovascular system
3. body temperature
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 93
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