WGU D116 UNIT 2 EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2026-2027 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 D116 Unit 2 Exam
Questions & Answers 2026-
2027
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
44 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 44 pharmacology exam questions with their corresponding correct answers and
brief explanations, covering essential drug administration and patient safety principles. It is suitable for
students to efficiently study and review key concepts in clinical pharmacology, acting as a valuable
resource for exam preparation and certification review.
CONTENTS
01 Pharmacokinetics & Dynamics Q1–Q22
02 Drug Interactions & Food Q23–Q25
03 Prescriptive Authority & Regulation Q26–Q32
04 Patient Care & Medication Management Q33–Q34
05 Pharmacology Concepts & Prototypes Q35–Q44
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, E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 44
A patient receives a drug that has a narrow therapeutic range. What is the nurse administering this
medication expected to do?
CORRECT ANSWER
Monitor plasma drug levels
Narrow therapeutic range is more difficult to administer safely because the difference between MEC and toxic
concentration is small
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 44
A patient is receiving intravenous gentamicin. A serum drug test reveals toxic levels. The dosing is correct,
and this medication has been tolerated by this patient in the past.
What is a probable cause of the test result?
CORRECT ANSWER
The pt is taking another medication that binds to serum albumin
BGentamicin binds to albumin but weakly. In presence of another drug that binds to albumin, gentamicin can
rise to toxic levels in blood stream
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 44
What are the components of pharmacokinetics?
CORRECT ANSWER
Absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 44
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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 Unit 2 Exam
Questions & Answers 2026-
2027
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
44 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 44 pharmacology exam questions with their corresponding correct answers and
brief explanations, covering essential drug administration and patient safety principles. It is suitable for
students to efficiently study and review key concepts in clinical pharmacology, acting as a valuable
resource for exam preparation and certification review.
CONTENTS
01 Pharmacokinetics & Dynamics Q1–Q22
02 Drug Interactions & Food Q23–Q25
03 Prescriptive Authority & Regulation Q26–Q32
04 Patient Care & Medication Management Q33–Q34
05 Pharmacology Concepts & Prototypes Q35–Q44
Page 1
, E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 44
A patient receives a drug that has a narrow therapeutic range. What is the nurse administering this
medication expected to do?
CORRECT ANSWER
Monitor plasma drug levels
Narrow therapeutic range is more difficult to administer safely because the difference between MEC and toxic
concentration is small
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 44
A patient is receiving intravenous gentamicin. A serum drug test reveals toxic levels. The dosing is correct,
and this medication has been tolerated by this patient in the past.
What is a probable cause of the test result?
CORRECT ANSWER
The pt is taking another medication that binds to serum albumin
BGentamicin binds to albumin but weakly. In presence of another drug that binds to albumin, gentamicin can
rise to toxic levels in blood stream
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 44
What are the components of pharmacokinetics?
CORRECT ANSWER
Absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 44
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