WGU D398
Introduction to Pharmacology – Objective Assessments (OA
V1, V2 & V3) | Complete All OA Versions Study Guide with
Verified Questions, Answers & Rationales | Latest 2026–2027
WGU Pharmacology Exam Prep Bundle
THIS EXAM CONTAINS:
• WGU D398 Introduction to Pharmacology
• Objective Assessments (OA)
• All OA Versions (V1, V2, V3)
• Verified Questions and Answers
• Complete Study Guide
• Rationales Included
• 2026–2027 Updated Exam Prep Bundle
• First-Attempt Success Preparation
,Pharmacology
1. A drug preparation must have uniform strength, quality, and purity
according to established rules. What is the term for these rules?
A. Drug identifiers
B. Drug schedules
C. Drug standards
D. Drug classes
Correct Answer: C. Drug standards
Rationale: The document states (point 1) that "Drug Standards: 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."
2. Which landmark act, passed in 1906, prohibited the sale and
transport of adulterated or mislabeled food, drinks, and drugs?
A. The Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
B. The Controlled Substances Act
C. The Pure Food and Drug Act
D. The Drug Enforcement Act
Correct Answer: C. The Pure Food and Drug Act
Rationale: According to point 2, the "1906 Pure Food and Drug Act:
Prohibits the sale and transport of adulterated or mislabeled food, drinks
and drugs."
,3. The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) was established by which act?
A. 1906 Pure Food and Drug Act
B. 1938 Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
C. 1970 Controlled Substances Act
D. The Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act
Correct Answer: C. 1970 Controlled Substances Act
Rationale: Point 4 states that the "1970 Controlled Substances Act:
established the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)."
4. A drug that has the potential for addiction and abuse is defined as
a(n):
A. Antagonist
B. Controlled substance
C. Generic drug
D. Topical medication
Correct Answer: B. Controlled substance
Rationale: The document defines a controlled substance in point 5 as "A
drug that has the potential for addiction and abuse."
5. A new medication is classified as a Schedule II controlled substance.
According to the document, what does this indicate?
A. It has the highest risk of abuse and no accepted medical use.
B. It has a low risk of abuse and dependence.
C. It has a high risk of abuse and dependence but has accepted medical
, uses.
D. It has the lowest risk for abuse and dependence.
Correct Answer: C. It has a high risk of abuse and dependence but has
accepted medical uses.
Rationale: Point 6 states that "Schedule II includes psychostimulants (e.g.,
amphetamine) and opioid-based medications (e.g., morphine) that have a
high risk of abuse and dependence but have accepted medical uses."
6. Which of the following is a primary function of the U.S. Food and
Drug Administration (FDA) as mentioned in the text?
A. Registering all prescribers of controlled substances
B. Establishing the five schedules of controlled substances
C. Investigating and removing unsafe drugs from the market
D. Setting the recommended dietary allowances (RDAs)
Correct Answer: C. Investigating and removing unsafe drugs from the
market
Rationale: Point 7 directly asks, "What is one of the functions of the U.S.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in ensuring consumer safety?" and
answers, "Investigating and removing unsafe drugs from the market."
7. A patient is receiving a medication via the fastest route of
administration because it bypasses the absorption step. What is this
route called?
A. Topical
Introduction to Pharmacology – Objective Assessments (OA
V1, V2 & V3) | Complete All OA Versions Study Guide with
Verified Questions, Answers & Rationales | Latest 2026–2027
WGU Pharmacology Exam Prep Bundle
THIS EXAM CONTAINS:
• WGU D398 Introduction to Pharmacology
• Objective Assessments (OA)
• All OA Versions (V1, V2, V3)
• Verified Questions and Answers
• Complete Study Guide
• Rationales Included
• 2026–2027 Updated Exam Prep Bundle
• First-Attempt Success Preparation
,Pharmacology
1. A drug preparation must have uniform strength, quality, and purity
according to established rules. What is the term for these rules?
A. Drug identifiers
B. Drug schedules
C. Drug standards
D. Drug classes
Correct Answer: C. Drug standards
Rationale: The document states (point 1) that "Drug Standards: 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."
2. Which landmark act, passed in 1906, prohibited the sale and
transport of adulterated or mislabeled food, drinks, and drugs?
A. The Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
B. The Controlled Substances Act
C. The Pure Food and Drug Act
D. The Drug Enforcement Act
Correct Answer: C. The Pure Food and Drug Act
Rationale: According to point 2, the "1906 Pure Food and Drug Act:
Prohibits the sale and transport of adulterated or mislabeled food, drinks
and drugs."
,3. The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) was established by which act?
A. 1906 Pure Food and Drug Act
B. 1938 Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
C. 1970 Controlled Substances Act
D. The Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act
Correct Answer: C. 1970 Controlled Substances Act
Rationale: Point 4 states that the "1970 Controlled Substances Act:
established the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)."
4. A drug that has the potential for addiction and abuse is defined as
a(n):
A. Antagonist
B. Controlled substance
C. Generic drug
D. Topical medication
Correct Answer: B. Controlled substance
Rationale: The document defines a controlled substance in point 5 as "A
drug that has the potential for addiction and abuse."
5. A new medication is classified as a Schedule II controlled substance.
According to the document, what does this indicate?
A. It has the highest risk of abuse and no accepted medical use.
B. It has a low risk of abuse and dependence.
C. It has a high risk of abuse and dependence but has accepted medical
, uses.
D. It has the lowest risk for abuse and dependence.
Correct Answer: C. It has a high risk of abuse and dependence but has
accepted medical uses.
Rationale: Point 6 states that "Schedule II includes psychostimulants (e.g.,
amphetamine) and opioid-based medications (e.g., morphine) that have a
high risk of abuse and dependence but have accepted medical uses."
6. Which of the following is a primary function of the U.S. Food and
Drug Administration (FDA) as mentioned in the text?
A. Registering all prescribers of controlled substances
B. Establishing the five schedules of controlled substances
C. Investigating and removing unsafe drugs from the market
D. Setting the recommended dietary allowances (RDAs)
Correct Answer: C. Investigating and removing unsafe drugs from the
market
Rationale: Point 7 directly asks, "What is one of the functions of the U.S.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in ensuring consumer safety?" and
answers, "Investigating and removing unsafe drugs from the market."
7. A patient is receiving a medication via the fastest route of
administration because it bypasses the absorption step. What is this
route called?
A. Topical
