WGU C458 Health, Wellness and Fitness Assessment 2026
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EcstasyMDMA. 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.
HallucinogensSubstances 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.
BarbituratesHistorically 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.
NicotineFound in tobacco. Potent parasympathetic alkaloid, stimulant drug, addictive.
Associated with cardiovascular disease, potential birth defects, and poisoning.
Associated with cancer.
SuppositoriesDrug delivery system inserted into rectum, vagina, or urethra where it dissolves or melts and is absorbed into the bloodstream.
DiureticsPromotes production of urine. Used for high blood pressure. Often used by bulimics for weight loss.
Intravenous injectionA route of drug administration directly into the bloodstream through a vein. Yield
sstrongest and most rapid effact but is most dangerous due to risk of infection, vein
collapse, or overdose.
Intramuscular injection A route of drug administration; injected into the muscle.
, Drug abuseGenerally refers to chronic, excessive use of a drug. May also refer to a person's intent.
Drug inhibition (receptor site)
THCActive 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.
Receptor sites (of a drug) Target cells for drugs.
OTC drugsOver-the-counter drugs; such as, cough medicine, pain medication, allergy medication that don't require prescriptions.
ToleranceSome drugs are used frequently, large doses are required to maintain the same effect
Anabolic steroids Synthetic variant of the male sex hormone testosterone
OpioidsSubstances 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
EndorphinsEndogenous opioid neuropeptides. Produced by central nervous system and
pituitary gland. Released during exercise, interact with the receptors in your brain to
reduce perception of pain, trigger positive body feeling, similar to morphine
GRASE list (FDA) Generally recognized as safe by the FDA for use in food and drugs
Latest Update | Comprehensive Practice Questions,
Verified Answers, Detailed Rationales & Exam Review
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EcstasyMDMA. 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.
HallucinogensSubstances 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.
BarbituratesHistorically 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.
NicotineFound in tobacco. Potent parasympathetic alkaloid, stimulant drug, addictive.
Associated with cardiovascular disease, potential birth defects, and poisoning.
Associated with cancer.
SuppositoriesDrug delivery system inserted into rectum, vagina, or urethra where it dissolves or melts and is absorbed into the bloodstream.
DiureticsPromotes production of urine. Used for high blood pressure. Often used by bulimics for weight loss.
Intravenous injectionA route of drug administration directly into the bloodstream through a vein. Yield
sstrongest and most rapid effact but is most dangerous due to risk of infection, vein
collapse, or overdose.
Intramuscular injection A route of drug administration; injected into the muscle.
, Drug abuseGenerally refers to chronic, excessive use of a drug. May also refer to a person's intent.
Drug inhibition (receptor site)
THCActive 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.
Receptor sites (of a drug) Target cells for drugs.
OTC drugsOver-the-counter drugs; such as, cough medicine, pain medication, allergy medication that don't require prescriptions.
ToleranceSome drugs are used frequently, large doses are required to maintain the same effect
Anabolic steroids Synthetic variant of the male sex hormone testosterone
OpioidsSubstances 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
EndorphinsEndogenous opioid neuropeptides. Produced by central nervous system and
pituitary gland. Released during exercise, interact with the receptors in your brain to
reduce perception of pain, trigger positive body feeling, similar to morphine
GRASE list (FDA) Generally recognized as safe by the FDA for use in food and drugs
