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PENN FOSTER VETERINARY PHARMACOLOGY
FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS 2025-2026 (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) ||ALREADY GRADED A+||NEWEST
VERSION
Distinguish between hormonal, endocrine, and reproductive drugs
Describe how drugs affect the nervous system ANS: Drugs affect the nervous system
by acting at the synaptic junctions to promote neurotransmitter's activity, mimic their
actions, or block them from acting.
Identify examples of respiratory drugs ANS: Expectorants, mucolytics, antitussives,
bronchodilators, decongestants
List which drugs are used to relieve pain and inflammation ANS: NSAIDs, Opioids,
Antihistamines, muscle relaxers, steroids, nerve blocks
Summarize the difference between ophthalmic and otic drugs ANS:
Compare and contrast cardiovascular and gastrointestinal drugs ANS:
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Describe how antiparasitic drugs work ANS: Antiparasitic drugs work by destroying
parasites or inhibiting their growth. Most work by interfering with the parasite's nervous
system to prevent them from moving.
Discuss why replacement drugs are often necessary for animal health ANS:
Explain the veterinary technician's role in inventory control ANS: keeping the staff
informed regarding discontinued items, knowing the dates on which backordered items will
be released from the vendor, packing up goods awaiting return to the vendor (e.g., expired
items), rotating stock correctly, maintaining current prices on all products, organizing
inventory for ease of location and counting, receiving and inspecting orders on arrival at the
veterinary facility, and learning about new products.
Define: Agonist ANS: Drug that has affinity for a receptor/stimulates receptor into
action
Define: Contraindication ANS: A reason not to use a drug in a particular situation
Define: Efficacy ANS: the degree to which a drug produces its desired response.
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Define: Over-the-counter drug ANS: One that may be purchased without prescription
from a veterinarian
Define: Prescription Drug ANS: One that must be used under the supervision of a
veterinarina
Define: Receptor ANS: a group of specialized molecules on or in a cell that bind with a
drug to produce an effect
Define: Therapeutic Index ANS: expresses the relationship between a drug's
therapeutic and harmful effects
Define: Withdrawl Time ANS: Amount of time that must elapse between the end of
drug therapy and elimination of that drug from patients tissues or products
Define: Veterinarian-client-patient relationship ANS: Relationship that must exist
between the vet, the patient, and the owner before prescription drugs can be dispensed.
List 4 sources of drugs used in Vet Med ANS: Animal product, plant material, minerals,
synthetic products
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What are 4 components of a drug regimen? ANS: Dose, route, frequency, and
duration of administration.
Discuss the conditions that must be met before a valid veterinarian-client-patient
relationship can be shown to exist ANS: 1.vet must assume responsibility for making
clinical judgments in relation to health of the animal.
2. Vet must have recently seen the animal and be acquainted with it's care.
3.Vet must be available for follow-up care of the animal
Discuss the responsibilities of a vet tech in the administration of drug orders ANS: To
carry out the vet's orders correctly. should read the drug label three times to ensure
proper drug is being administered and should take care to administer correct dose by
correct route. Should be aware of the expected affects and potential adverse side effects
and be able to monitor the patient.
Describe the sequence of events that a drug undergoes from administration to excretion
ANS: Drug is absorbed (or placed directly) into the bloodstream, the drug may bind with
plasma in the blood or may exist in free state, circulating blood distributes drug to capillary
level where it leaves circulation and enters interstitial fluid. it bathes the cell and allows drug
to bind to cell surface receptors or enter the cell. It then exits the cell and moves back into
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PENN FOSTER VETERINARY PHARMACOLOGY
FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS 2025-2026 (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) ||ALREADY GRADED A+||NEWEST
VERSION
Distinguish between hormonal, endocrine, and reproductive drugs
Describe how drugs affect the nervous system ANS: Drugs affect the nervous system
by acting at the synaptic junctions to promote neurotransmitter's activity, mimic their
actions, or block them from acting.
Identify examples of respiratory drugs ANS: Expectorants, mucolytics, antitussives,
bronchodilators, decongestants
List which drugs are used to relieve pain and inflammation ANS: NSAIDs, Opioids,
Antihistamines, muscle relaxers, steroids, nerve blocks
Summarize the difference between ophthalmic and otic drugs ANS:
Compare and contrast cardiovascular and gastrointestinal drugs ANS:
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Describe how antiparasitic drugs work ANS: Antiparasitic drugs work by destroying
parasites or inhibiting their growth. Most work by interfering with the parasite's nervous
system to prevent them from moving.
Discuss why replacement drugs are often necessary for animal health ANS:
Explain the veterinary technician's role in inventory control ANS: keeping the staff
informed regarding discontinued items, knowing the dates on which backordered items will
be released from the vendor, packing up goods awaiting return to the vendor (e.g., expired
items), rotating stock correctly, maintaining current prices on all products, organizing
inventory for ease of location and counting, receiving and inspecting orders on arrival at the
veterinary facility, and learning about new products.
Define: Agonist ANS: Drug that has affinity for a receptor/stimulates receptor into
action
Define: Contraindication ANS: A reason not to use a drug in a particular situation
Define: Efficacy ANS: the degree to which a drug produces its desired response.
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Define: Over-the-counter drug ANS: One that may be purchased without prescription
from a veterinarian
Define: Prescription Drug ANS: One that must be used under the supervision of a
veterinarina
Define: Receptor ANS: a group of specialized molecules on or in a cell that bind with a
drug to produce an effect
Define: Therapeutic Index ANS: expresses the relationship between a drug's
therapeutic and harmful effects
Define: Withdrawl Time ANS: Amount of time that must elapse between the end of
drug therapy and elimination of that drug from patients tissues or products
Define: Veterinarian-client-patient relationship ANS: Relationship that must exist
between the vet, the patient, and the owner before prescription drugs can be dispensed.
List 4 sources of drugs used in Vet Med ANS: Animal product, plant material, minerals,
synthetic products
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What are 4 components of a drug regimen? ANS: Dose, route, frequency, and
duration of administration.
Discuss the conditions that must be met before a valid veterinarian-client-patient
relationship can be shown to exist ANS: 1.vet must assume responsibility for making
clinical judgments in relation to health of the animal.
2. Vet must have recently seen the animal and be acquainted with it's care.
3.Vet must be available for follow-up care of the animal
Discuss the responsibilities of a vet tech in the administration of drug orders ANS: To
carry out the vet's orders correctly. should read the drug label three times to ensure
proper drug is being administered and should take care to administer correct dose by
correct route. Should be aware of the expected affects and potential adverse side effects
and be able to monitor the patient.
Describe the sequence of events that a drug undergoes from administration to excretion
ANS: Drug is absorbed (or placed directly) into the bloodstream, the drug may bind with
plasma in the blood or may exist in free state, circulating blood distributes drug to capillary
level where it leaves circulation and enters interstitial fluid. it bathes the cell and allows drug
to bind to cell surface receptors or enter the cell. It then exits the cell and moves back into
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