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WGU D398 INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACOLOGY |
OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT OA V1, V2 & V3 ACTUAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+| ALL OA
VERSIONS| 2026 UPDATED
What is a common side effect of first-generation (typical)
antipsychotic medications?
Tardive dyskinesia
What is one advantage of second-generation (atypical)
antipsychotics over first- generation medications?
They have fewer side effects
What are common side effect of atypical antipsychotic
medications?
Dry mouth, constipation, blurred vision, agitation, and weight gain
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What benefit do typical antipsychotics have over atypical
antipsychotics?
They can be administered intravenously
When prescribing antipsychotic medications, what must be
considered?
The potential side effects versus the benefits of reducing
psychosis symptoms
What is the role of benzodiazepines in treating alcohol
poisoning?
To reduce the impact of alcohol withdrawal symptoms
What medication is used to treat and discourage alcoholism?
Disulfiram (Antabuse)
What does disulfiram (Antabuse) do to discourage alcohol
consumption?
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It causes nausea and vomiting if alcohol is consumed
How does naltrexone (ReVia) help in treating alcoholism?
It blocks the alcohol's ability to cause sensations of excitement
and sedation
What condition is treated with the stimulants Provigil and
Nuvigil?
Narcolepsy
What is the purpose of the Recommended Dietary Allowances
(RDAs)?
To establish the minimum amount of vitamins and minerals
necessary for maintaining well-being
What is the difference between fat-soluble and water-soluble
vitamins?
Fat-soluble vitamins can build up in the body's fat cells, whereas
water-soluble vitamins are excreted through urine
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Under what condition should a person take a dietary supplement
without medical supervision?
It is never recommended to take a supplement without medical
supervision
What does the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) refer to?
The maximum amount of a nutrient that can be consumed safely
without negative health effects
What is the primary function of dietary supplements?
To provide nutrients that might be lacking due to poor eating
habits or specific health conditions
When might the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) be
insufficient to meet a person's needs?
If a person is living with a chronic illness or undergoing certain
treatments
WGU D398 INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACOLOGY |
OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT OA V1, V2 & V3 ACTUAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+| ALL OA
VERSIONS| 2026 UPDATED
What is a common side effect of first-generation (typical)
antipsychotic medications?
Tardive dyskinesia
What is one advantage of second-generation (atypical)
antipsychotics over first- generation medications?
They have fewer side effects
What are common side effect of atypical antipsychotic
medications?
Dry mouth, constipation, blurred vision, agitation, and weight gain
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What benefit do typical antipsychotics have over atypical
antipsychotics?
They can be administered intravenously
When prescribing antipsychotic medications, what must be
considered?
The potential side effects versus the benefits of reducing
psychosis symptoms
What is the role of benzodiazepines in treating alcohol
poisoning?
To reduce the impact of alcohol withdrawal symptoms
What medication is used to treat and discourage alcoholism?
Disulfiram (Antabuse)
What does disulfiram (Antabuse) do to discourage alcohol
consumption?
,3|Page
It causes nausea and vomiting if alcohol is consumed
How does naltrexone (ReVia) help in treating alcoholism?
It blocks the alcohol's ability to cause sensations of excitement
and sedation
What condition is treated with the stimulants Provigil and
Nuvigil?
Narcolepsy
What is the purpose of the Recommended Dietary Allowances
(RDAs)?
To establish the minimum amount of vitamins and minerals
necessary for maintaining well-being
What is the difference between fat-soluble and water-soluble
vitamins?
Fat-soluble vitamins can build up in the body's fat cells, whereas
water-soluble vitamins are excreted through urine
, 4|Page
Under what condition should a person take a dietary supplement
without medical supervision?
It is never recommended to take a supplement without medical
supervision
What does the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) refer to?
The maximum amount of a nutrient that can be consumed safely
without negative health effects
What is the primary function of dietary supplements?
To provide nutrients that might be lacking due to poor eating
habits or specific health conditions
When might the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) be
insufficient to meet a person's needs?
If a person is living with a chronic illness or undergoing certain
treatments
