Penn Foster Veterinary Pharmacology Final Exam With Correct Answer

Penn Foster Veterinary Pharmacology
Final Exam With Correct Answer




Distinguish between hormonal, endocrine, and reproductive drugsCORRECT
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Describe how drugs affect the nervous systemCORRECT ANSWERS✔✔Drugs affect the
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nervous system by acting at the synaptic junctions to promote neurotransmitter's activity,
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mimic their actions, or block them from acting.
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Identify examples of respiratory drugsCORRECT ANSWERS✔✔Expectorants,
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mucolytics, antitussives, bronchodilators, decongestants
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List which drugs are used to relieve pain and inflammationCORRECT ANSWERS✔✔
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NSAIDs, Opioids, Antihistamines, muscle relaxers, steroids, nerve blocks
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Summarize the difference between ophthalmic and otic drugsCORRECT ANSWERS✔✔
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Compare and contrast cardiovascular and gastrointestinal drugsCORRECT ANSWERS✔
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Describe how antiparasitic drugs workCORRECT ANSWERS✔✔Antiparasitic drugs work
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by destroying parasites or inhibiting their growth. Most work by interfering with the parasite's
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nervous system to prevent them from moving.
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Discuss why replacement drugs are often necessary for animal healthCORRECT
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Explain the veterinary technician's role in inventory controlCORRECT ANSWERS✔✔
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keeping the staff informed regarding discontinued items, knowing the dates on which
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backordered items will be released from the vendor, packing up goods awaiting return to the
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vendor (e.g., expired items), rotating stock correctly, maintaining current prices on all
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products, organizing inventory for ease of location and counting, receiving and inspecting
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orders on arrival at the veterinary facility, and learning about new products.
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,Define: AgonistCORRECT ANSWERS✔✔Drug that has affinity for a receptor/stimulates
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receptor into action
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Define: ContraindicationCORRECT ANSWERS✔✔A reason not to use a drug in a
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particular situation
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Define: EfficacyCORRECT ANSWERS✔✔the degree to which a drug produces its desired
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response.
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Define: Over-the-counter drugCORRECT ANSWERS✔✔One that may be purchased
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without prescription from a veterinarian
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Define: Prescription DrugCORRECT ANSWERS✔✔One that must be used under the
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supervision of a veterinarina
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Define: ReceptorCORRECT ANSWERS✔✔a group of specialized molecules on or in a cell
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that bind with a drug to produce an effect
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Define: Therapeutic IndexCORRECT ANSWERS✔✔expresses the relationship between
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a drug's therapeutic and harmful effects
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Define: Withdrawl TimeCORRECT ANSWERS✔✔Amount of time that must elapse
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between the end of drug therapy and elimination of that drug from patients tissues or
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products
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Define: Veterinarian-client-patient relationshipCORRECT ANSWERS✔✔Relationship
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that must exist between the vet, the patient, and the owner before prescription drugs can be
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dispensed.
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List 4 sources of drugs used in Vet MedCORRECT ANSWERS✔✔Animal product, plant
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material, minerals, synthetic products
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What are 4 components of a drug regimen?CORRECT ANSWERS✔✔Dose, route,
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frequency, and duration of administration.
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Discuss the conditions that must be met before a valid veterinarian-client-patient
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relationship can be shown to existCORRECT ANSWERS✔✔1.vet must assume
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responsibility for making clinical judgments in relation to health of the animal.
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2. Vet must have recently seen the animal and be acquainted with it's care.
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3.Vet must be available for follow-up care of the animal
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Discuss the responsibilities of a vet tech in the administration of drug ordersCORRECT
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ANSWERS✔✔To carry out the vet's orders correctly. should read the drug label three
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times to ensure proper drug is being administered and should take care to administer correct
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,J dose by correct route. Should be aware of the expected affects and potential adverse side
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J effects and be able to monitor the patient.
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Describe the sequence of events that a drug undergoes from administration to
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excretionCORRECT ANSWERS✔✔Drug is absorbed (or placed directly) into the
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bloodstream, the drug may bind with plasma in the blood or may exist in free state,
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circulating blood distributes drug to capillary level where it leaves circulation and enters
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interstitial fluid. it bathes the cell and allows drug to bind to cell surface receptors or enter the
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cell. It then exits the cell and moves back into interstitial fluid, reenters circulation, and is
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transported to liver for metabolism. The metabolite is then transported to kidneys for
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excretion.
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List 11 possible routes for administering a drug to a patient.CORRECT ANSWERS✔✔
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Oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous, intraperitoneal, intraarterial, intracardiac,
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intramedullary, inhalation, topical, intradermal
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List some of the factors that influence drug absorptionCORRECT ANSWERS✔✔Method
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of absorption, pH of the drug and ionization status, absorptive surface area, blood supply to
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area, solubility of drug, dosage form, status of GI tract, and interactions with other drugs
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Most biotransformation occurs in the_____CORRECT ANSWERS✔✔Liver
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Most drug excretion occurs via the ______CORRECT ANSWERS✔✔Kidneys
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Drugs usually produce their effects by combining with specific cellular_____CORRECT
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ANSWERS✔✔Receptors
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The drug name chosen by the manufacturer and is exclusive property of that company is
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calledCORRECT ANSWERS✔✔Trade/Proprietary Name
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What are the 6 items that must be included on drug label?CORRECT ANSWERS✔✔
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names (generic and trade) concentration, quantity, name and address of manufacturer,
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control or lot number, expiration date
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What are three government agencies that regulate the development, approval, and use of
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animal health products?CORRECT ANSWERS✔✔FDA, EPA, USDA
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Why do many vet clinics dispense rather than prescribe most of the drugs that they
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use?CORRECT ANSWERS✔✔Profit earned from selling products
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Describe the marketing of animal health productsCORRECT ANSWERS✔✔Purchased
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from manufacturers, distributors, or generic mail order companies. May be sold only one
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label to graduate veterinarians and under another as over-the-counter
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, all FDA-approved veterinary drugs are listed in the publication entitled_____CORRECT
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ANSWERS✔✔The Green Book
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What is the purpose of FARAD?CORRECT ANSWERS✔✔Provides resources
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concerning the avoidance of drug residues in animals
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Extralabel veterinary drug use was made legal (under prescribed circumstances) by what
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act of congress?CORRECT ANSWERS✔✔Animal Medicinal Drug Use Clarification Act
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(AMDUCA)
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Define CompoundingCORRECT ANSWERS✔✔Diluting or combingin existing drugs
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What are potential dangers of residues in animal productsCORRECT ANSWERS✔✔May
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cause allergic reaction or neoplasia in people, may cause the development of antibiotic-
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List 3 classes of drug interactionsCORRECT ANSWERS✔✔Pharmacodynamic,
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pharmacokinetic, and pharmaceutic
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Drug interaction can be anticipated when two drugs are given that are both metabolized by
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the_____CORRECT ANSWERS✔✔Liver
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Define: Ethical ProductCORRECT ANSWERS✔✔one sold only through veterinarians as a
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policy of the manufacturer rather than by FDA requirement
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Once a drug has been biotransformed, it is called a_____CORRECT ANSWERS✔✔
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Metabolite

A reason to use a drug is a(n)_____CORRECT ANSWERS✔✔Indication
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Diagnostic method of choosing a drug is based on all of the following except
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a. Practical experience
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b. Assesment of the patient
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c. Obtaining a history
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d. Performing lab testsCORRECT ANSWERS✔✔A. Practical experience.
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Define: extralabelCORRECT ANSWERS✔✔Using a drug in a way not specified by the
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label
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Complex sequence of events that occurs after a drug is administered is
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called____CORRECT ANSWERS✔✔Pharmacokinetics
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Parenteral drugs are administered________CORRECT ANSWERS✔✔by injections.
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