WGU D398 Intro to Pharmacology | OA|
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WGU D398 Intro to Pharmacology
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Definition
make breathing easier by relaxing the muscles in the lungs and
widening the airways. Bronchodilators, also known as beta-agonists,
are used for the symptomatic treatment of acute respiratory disorders.
Differentiating between short-acting beta-agonists (SABAs) and long-
acting beta-agonists (LABA) is essential as they refer to the duration of
action.
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diuretics antitussives
corticosteroids bronchodilators
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Definition
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.
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, 1970 Controlled Substances Act 1975 Drug Monitoring Act
1965 Substance Regulation Act 1980 Drug Compliance Act
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Definition
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
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Drug References Drug Standards
Drug Prices Drug Efficacy
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Definition
, used to decrease blood pressure by helping rid the body of salt
(sodium) and water through increased urine.
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Expectorants Anticholinergics
Diuretics Antiemetics
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Definition
a set of nutrition recommendations, created by the Food and Nutrition
Board of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and
Medicine (NASEM), to guide healthy food consumption
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U.s. recommended dietary
Recommended allowances (ra)
allowances (u.s. rda)
Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)
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Objective Assessment| 92 Actual Questions
and Answers Latest Updated 2025/2026
(Graded A+)
WGU D398 Intro to Pharmacology
, 1 of 92
Definition
make breathing easier by relaxing the muscles in the lungs and
widening the airways. Bronchodilators, also known as beta-agonists,
are used for the symptomatic treatment of acute respiratory disorders.
Differentiating between short-acting beta-agonists (SABAs) and long-
acting beta-agonists (LABA) is essential as they refer to the duration of
action.
Give this one a try later!
diuretics antitussives
corticosteroids bronchodilators
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2 of 92
Definition
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.
Give this one a try later!
, 1970 Controlled Substances Act 1975 Drug Monitoring Act
1965 Substance Regulation Act 1980 Drug Compliance Act
Don't know?
3 of 92
Definition
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
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Drug References Drug Standards
Drug Prices Drug Efficacy
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4 of 92
Definition
, used to decrease blood pressure by helping rid the body of salt
(sodium) and water through increased urine.
Give this one a try later!
Expectorants Anticholinergics
Diuretics Antiemetics
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5 of 92
Definition
a set of nutrition recommendations, created by the Food and Nutrition
Board of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and
Medicine (NASEM), to guide healthy food consumption
Give this one a try later!
U.s. recommended dietary
Recommended allowances (ra)
allowances (u.s. rda)
Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)
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