,AAVSB VTNE Pharmacology & Pharmacy Exam
Q&A | 2025 Edition | 300+ Verified Questions with
Answers | High-Yield Veterinary Technician Exam
Prep.
Which specimen is required for digoxin level monitoring ?
Serum .
The majority of drug biotransformation takes place in the
Liver
Through which route is insulin typically administered in cases of uncomplicated diabetes ?
Subcutaneous
The anticoagulant mixed with saline or sterile water for injection to create a flush solution for
preventing blood clots in intravenous catheters is
Heparin
Glucocorticoids are commonly employed in veterinary medicine to address a range of conditions ,
with the exception of which one of the following ?
Infections
When a cat is administered ketamine as an anesthetic induction agent , what potential side effect may
be observed by the veterinary technician monitoring the animal ?
Apneustic breathing .
A chronotropic agent influences the
Rate of a contraction .
To which drug class is a cephalosporin- class drug closely linked ?
Penicillins
The term anaphylaxis denotes
A severe , life - threatening hypersensitivity reaction .
What characteristics are associated with the category of drugs known as nutraceuticals ?
Nontoxic food components that have proven health benefits .
Plant - derived drugs like digoxin and atropine lack efficacy when orally administered to cows due to
, Digestive microorganisms .
The veterinarian prescribes a 250 mg / 5 ml cephalexin oral suspension at a dose of 3 ml TID for 10
days . What is the CORRECT amount in milligrams per day , and what is the total dose in milliliters for
the entire 10 - day period ?
150 mg per dose ; 90 ml total dose .
Which tricyclic antidepressant has gained approval for managing separation anxiety in dogs and cats ?
Clomipramine ( Clomicalm ) .
In the case of a seizure at home , which rectally administered drug has the veterinarian recommended
for Mrs. Stillman to give to her poodle Roxy , diagnosed with idiopathic epilepsy ?
Diazepam ( Valium ) .
What does it indicate when a drug is described as having a narrow therapeutic range ?
Its effective and toxic doses are close to each other .
Cosmo , an 11 - year - old male neutered pug , has recently received a diagnosis of mitral insufficiency
and was referred to a veterinary cardiologist . The specialist opted to begin treatment with digoxin , a
positive inotrope and negative chronotrope . This implies that it
Increases the force of contraction and decreases the heart rate .
Which diuretic class is also used to treat glaucoma ?
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors .
Repository forms of parenteral drugs
Are formulated to prolong absorption of the drug from the site of administration .
Which statement is TRUE about Xylazine ?
Provides some analgesia .
If lidocaine is mistakenly administered as an IV bolus , it may lead to
Bradyarrhythmia .
For flea control , the owner of two adult dogs is given a prescription for imidacloprid ( K9 Advantix ) .
The client also has one cat who lives solely indoors . What is the most crucial instruction that the VT
should give the owner ?
Do not admin to cats .
Which of the following abbreviations on a prescription label implies that the drug should be taken
twice daily ?
BID
In veterinary medicine , Duragesic ( Fentanyl ) transdermal patches are primarily utilized to manage
Q&A | 2025 Edition | 300+ Verified Questions with
Answers | High-Yield Veterinary Technician Exam
Prep.
Which specimen is required for digoxin level monitoring ?
Serum .
The majority of drug biotransformation takes place in the
Liver
Through which route is insulin typically administered in cases of uncomplicated diabetes ?
Subcutaneous
The anticoagulant mixed with saline or sterile water for injection to create a flush solution for
preventing blood clots in intravenous catheters is
Heparin
Glucocorticoids are commonly employed in veterinary medicine to address a range of conditions ,
with the exception of which one of the following ?
Infections
When a cat is administered ketamine as an anesthetic induction agent , what potential side effect may
be observed by the veterinary technician monitoring the animal ?
Apneustic breathing .
A chronotropic agent influences the
Rate of a contraction .
To which drug class is a cephalosporin- class drug closely linked ?
Penicillins
The term anaphylaxis denotes
A severe , life - threatening hypersensitivity reaction .
What characteristics are associated with the category of drugs known as nutraceuticals ?
Nontoxic food components that have proven health benefits .
Plant - derived drugs like digoxin and atropine lack efficacy when orally administered to cows due to
, Digestive microorganisms .
The veterinarian prescribes a 250 mg / 5 ml cephalexin oral suspension at a dose of 3 ml TID for 10
days . What is the CORRECT amount in milligrams per day , and what is the total dose in milliliters for
the entire 10 - day period ?
150 mg per dose ; 90 ml total dose .
Which tricyclic antidepressant has gained approval for managing separation anxiety in dogs and cats ?
Clomipramine ( Clomicalm ) .
In the case of a seizure at home , which rectally administered drug has the veterinarian recommended
for Mrs. Stillman to give to her poodle Roxy , diagnosed with idiopathic epilepsy ?
Diazepam ( Valium ) .
What does it indicate when a drug is described as having a narrow therapeutic range ?
Its effective and toxic doses are close to each other .
Cosmo , an 11 - year - old male neutered pug , has recently received a diagnosis of mitral insufficiency
and was referred to a veterinary cardiologist . The specialist opted to begin treatment with digoxin , a
positive inotrope and negative chronotrope . This implies that it
Increases the force of contraction and decreases the heart rate .
Which diuretic class is also used to treat glaucoma ?
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors .
Repository forms of parenteral drugs
Are formulated to prolong absorption of the drug from the site of administration .
Which statement is TRUE about Xylazine ?
Provides some analgesia .
If lidocaine is mistakenly administered as an IV bolus , it may lead to
Bradyarrhythmia .
For flea control , the owner of two adult dogs is given a prescription for imidacloprid ( K9 Advantix ) .
The client also has one cat who lives solely indoors . What is the most crucial instruction that the VT
should give the owner ?
Do not admin to cats .
Which of the following abbreviations on a prescription label implies that the drug should be taken
twice daily ?
BID
In veterinary medicine , Duragesic ( Fentanyl ) transdermal patches are primarily utilized to manage
