WGU C458 HEALTH, WELLNESS AND FITNESS QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2… EXAM
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 C458 Health,
Wellness and Fitness
Questions & Answers
2026-2027 | Updated
Exam Review
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
131 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 131 verified questions with correct answers provided, offering clear
explanations for each response. It focuses on health, wellness, and fitness, ensuring
comprehensive coverage of essential concepts in the field. This resource is ideal for students
preparing for exams, reviewing course material, and pursuing certification in health-related
disciplines.
CONTENTS
• Substance Abuse • Pharmacology Basics
• Anatomy and Physiology • Nutrition and Dietetics
• Mental Health • Fitness and Exercise
• Disease and Immunity • Emergency Response
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, E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 131
Amphetamines
CORRECT ANSWER
Uppers, stimulants. Legitimate and useful medical applications, but often abused. Example Ritalin for
ADHD. Adderall for obesity, ADHD and narcolepsy.
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 131
Ecstasy
CORRECT ANSWER
MDMA. Club drug often used at all night dance parties (raves). Stimulant that increases heart rate and
blood pressure and can lead to heart or kidney failure; regular use produces long-lasting, perhaps
permanent, damage to your brains ability to think and store memories.
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 131
Hallucinogens
CORRECT ANSWER
Substances that occur naturally or produce synthetically that distort user's perception of reality;
cause sensory illusions that make it difficult to distinguish fact from fantasy. Example: LSD, peyote,
PCP.
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 131
Barbiturates
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, CORRECT ANSWER
Historically represented one of nations biggest drug abuse problems. Generally known as downers,
often taken as a way of escaping problems of daily living. Effects range from person feeling drowsy,
uninhibited, and intoxicated to intoxication and staggering as if drunk, slurred speech, confused.
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 131
Nicotine
CORRECT ANSWER
Found in tobacco. Potent parasympathetic alkaloid, stimulant drug, addictive. Associated with
cardiovascular disease, potential birth defects, and poisoning. Associated with cancer.
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 131
Drug abuse
CORRECT ANSWER
Generally refers to chronic, excessive use of a drug. May also refer to a person's intent.
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 131
THC
CORRECT ANSWER
Active ingredient in marijuana. Connects to nerve cell sites and brain called cannabinoid receptors
and influences the activity of those cells. Influences pleasure, memory, thought, concentration,
sensory and time perception, and coordinated movement. Increases risk of heart attack. Increases risk
of cancer. Can lead to depression anxiety and personality disturbances. Causes birth defects. Can be
used for medical purposes: glaucoma, Chemotherapy cause to nausea and vomiting, appetite
stimulant, antiasthmatic, seizures, muscle relaxant action.
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 131
Tolerance
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, CORRECT ANSWER
Some drugs are used frequently, large doses are required to maintain the same effect
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 131
Opioids
CORRECT ANSWER
Substances that act on the nervous system, medications that are artificially made, reduce the intensity
of pain signals reaching the brain and affect those brain areas controlling emotion which diminishes
the effects of a painful stimulus; Morphine, tramadol, oxycodone, methadone
Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 131
Synergism
CORRECT ANSWER
Combined action of drugs is greater than the sum of the effects of anyone drug taking a loan. For
example, some drugs potentiate or increase the effects of another drug.
Q11 QUESTION 11 OF 131
Polydrug use
CORRECT ANSWER
Refers to the use of two or more psychoactive drugs in combination to achieve a particular effect.
Q12 QUESTION 12 OF 131
Activities of daily living (ADLs)
CORRECT ANSWER
Routine activities that people tend to do every day without meeting the systems: eating bathing
dressing toileting transferring (walking) and continence
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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 C458 Health,
Wellness and Fitness
Questions & Answers
2026-2027 | Updated
Exam Review
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
131 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 131 verified questions with correct answers provided, offering clear
explanations for each response. It focuses on health, wellness, and fitness, ensuring
comprehensive coverage of essential concepts in the field. This resource is ideal for students
preparing for exams, reviewing course material, and pursuing certification in health-related
disciplines.
CONTENTS
• Substance Abuse • Pharmacology Basics
• Anatomy and Physiology • Nutrition and Dietetics
• Mental Health • Fitness and Exercise
• Disease and Immunity • Emergency Response
Page 1
, E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 131
Amphetamines
CORRECT ANSWER
Uppers, stimulants. Legitimate and useful medical applications, but often abused. Example Ritalin for
ADHD. Adderall for obesity, ADHD and narcolepsy.
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 131
Ecstasy
CORRECT ANSWER
MDMA. Club drug often used at all night dance parties (raves). Stimulant that increases heart rate and
blood pressure and can lead to heart or kidney failure; regular use produces long-lasting, perhaps
permanent, damage to your brains ability to think and store memories.
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 131
Hallucinogens
CORRECT ANSWER
Substances that occur naturally or produce synthetically that distort user's perception of reality;
cause sensory illusions that make it difficult to distinguish fact from fantasy. Example: LSD, peyote,
PCP.
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 131
Barbiturates
Page 2
, CORRECT ANSWER
Historically represented one of nations biggest drug abuse problems. Generally known as downers,
often taken as a way of escaping problems of daily living. Effects range from person feeling drowsy,
uninhibited, and intoxicated to intoxication and staggering as if drunk, slurred speech, confused.
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 131
Nicotine
CORRECT ANSWER
Found in tobacco. Potent parasympathetic alkaloid, stimulant drug, addictive. Associated with
cardiovascular disease, potential birth defects, and poisoning. Associated with cancer.
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 131
Drug abuse
CORRECT ANSWER
Generally refers to chronic, excessive use of a drug. May also refer to a person's intent.
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 131
THC
CORRECT ANSWER
Active ingredient in marijuana. Connects to nerve cell sites and brain called cannabinoid receptors
and influences the activity of those cells. Influences pleasure, memory, thought, concentration,
sensory and time perception, and coordinated movement. Increases risk of heart attack. Increases risk
of cancer. Can lead to depression anxiety and personality disturbances. Causes birth defects. Can be
used for medical purposes: glaucoma, Chemotherapy cause to nausea and vomiting, appetite
stimulant, antiasthmatic, seizures, muscle relaxant action.
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 131
Tolerance
Page 3
, CORRECT ANSWER
Some drugs are used frequently, large doses are required to maintain the same effect
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 131
Opioids
CORRECT ANSWER
Substances that act on the nervous system, medications that are artificially made, reduce the intensity
of pain signals reaching the brain and affect those brain areas controlling emotion which diminishes
the effects of a painful stimulus; Morphine, tramadol, oxycodone, methadone
Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 131
Synergism
CORRECT ANSWER
Combined action of drugs is greater than the sum of the effects of anyone drug taking a loan. For
example, some drugs potentiate or increase the effects of another drug.
Q11 QUESTION 11 OF 131
Polydrug use
CORRECT ANSWER
Refers to the use of two or more psychoactive drugs in combination to achieve a particular effect.
Q12 QUESTION 12 OF 131
Activities of daily living (ADLs)
CORRECT ANSWER
Routine activities that people tend to do every day without meeting the systems: eating bathing
dressing toileting transferring (walking) and continence
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