PENN FOSTER PHARMACOLOGY
PROCTOR EXAM 2026 PHARMACY
SCRIPT SOLVED QUESTIONS
VERIFIED ANSWERS A+
◉ Describe how drugs affect the nervous system.
Answer: 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.
Answer: Expectorants, mucolytics, antitussives, bronchodilators,
decongestants
◉ List which drugs are used to relieve pain and inflammation.
Answer: NSAIDs, Opioids, Antihistamines, muscle relaxers, steroids,
nerve blocks
◉ Summarize the difference between ophthalmic and otic drugs.
Answer:
◉ Compare and contrast cardiovascular and gastrointestinal drugs.
Answer:
◉ Describe how antiparasitic drugs work.
,Answer: 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.
Answer:
◉ Explain the veterinary technician's role in inventory control.
Answer: 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.
Answer: Drug that has affinity for a receptor/stimulates receptor into
action
◉ Define: Contraindication.
Answer: A reason not to use a drug in a particular situation
◉ Define: Efficacy.
Answer: the degree to which a drug produces its desired response.
,◉ Define: Over-the-counter drug.
Answer: One that may be purchased without prescription from a
veterinarian
◉ Define: Prescription Drug.
Answer: One that must be used under the supervision of a veterinarina
◉ Define: Receptor.
Answer: a group of specialized molecules on or in a cell that bind with a
drug to produce an effect
◉ Define: Therapeutic Index.
Answer: expresses the relationship between a drug's therapeutic and
harmful effects
◉ Define: Withdrawl Time.
Answer: 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.
Answer: 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.
, Answer: Animal product, plant material, minerals, synthetic products
◉ What are 4 components of a drug regimen?.
Answer: 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.
Answer: 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.
Answer: 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.
Answer: 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
PROCTOR EXAM 2026 PHARMACY
SCRIPT SOLVED QUESTIONS
VERIFIED ANSWERS A+
◉ Describe how drugs affect the nervous system.
Answer: 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.
Answer: Expectorants, mucolytics, antitussives, bronchodilators,
decongestants
◉ List which drugs are used to relieve pain and inflammation.
Answer: NSAIDs, Opioids, Antihistamines, muscle relaxers, steroids,
nerve blocks
◉ Summarize the difference between ophthalmic and otic drugs.
Answer:
◉ Compare and contrast cardiovascular and gastrointestinal drugs.
Answer:
◉ Describe how antiparasitic drugs work.
,Answer: 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.
Answer:
◉ Explain the veterinary technician's role in inventory control.
Answer: 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.
Answer: Drug that has affinity for a receptor/stimulates receptor into
action
◉ Define: Contraindication.
Answer: A reason not to use a drug in a particular situation
◉ Define: Efficacy.
Answer: the degree to which a drug produces its desired response.
,◉ Define: Over-the-counter drug.
Answer: One that may be purchased without prescription from a
veterinarian
◉ Define: Prescription Drug.
Answer: One that must be used under the supervision of a veterinarina
◉ Define: Receptor.
Answer: a group of specialized molecules on or in a cell that bind with a
drug to produce an effect
◉ Define: Therapeutic Index.
Answer: expresses the relationship between a drug's therapeutic and
harmful effects
◉ Define: Withdrawl Time.
Answer: 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.
Answer: 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.
, Answer: Animal product, plant material, minerals, synthetic products
◉ What are 4 components of a drug regimen?.
Answer: 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.
Answer: 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.
Answer: 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.
Answer: 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
