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PENN FOSTER VETERINARY PHARMACOLOGY
FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE 2026
Describe how drugs affect the nervous system -
CORRECT 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 - CORRECT
ANSWER >>>>Expectorants, mucolytics,
antitussives, bronchodilators, decongestants
List which drugs are used to relieve pain and
inflammation - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>NSAIDs,
Opioids, Antihistamines, muscle relaxers, steroids,
nerve blocks
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Describe how antiparasitic drugs work - CORRECT
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 - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>
Explain the veterinary technician's role in inventory
control - CORRECT 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.
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Define: Agonist - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Drug that
has affinity for a receptor/stimulates receptor into
action
Define: Contraindication - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>A
reason not to use a drug in a particular situation
Define: Efficacy - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>the
degree to which a drug produces its desired
response.
Define: Over-the-counter drug - CORRECT ANSWER
>>>>One that may be purchased without
prescription from a veterinarian
Define: Prescription Drug - CORRECT ANSWER
>>>>One that must be used under the supervision
of a veterinarina
Define: Receptor - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>a group
of specialized molecules on or in a cell that bind
with a drug to produce an effect
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Define: Therapeutic Index - CORRECT ANSWER
>>>>expresses the relationship between a drug's
therapeutic and harmful effects
Define: Withdrawl Time - CORRECT 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 -
CORRECT 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 - CORRECT
ANSWER >>>>Animal product, plant material,
minerals, synthetic products
What are 4 components of a drug regimen? -
CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Dose, route, frequency, and
duration of administration.
Discuss the conditions that must be met before a
valid veterinarian-client-patient relationship can be
PENN FOSTER VETERINARY PHARMACOLOGY
FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE 2026
Describe how drugs affect the nervous system -
CORRECT 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 - CORRECT
ANSWER >>>>Expectorants, mucolytics,
antitussives, bronchodilators, decongestants
List which drugs are used to relieve pain and
inflammation - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>NSAIDs,
Opioids, Antihistamines, muscle relaxers, steroids,
nerve blocks
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Describe how antiparasitic drugs work - CORRECT
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 - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>
Explain the veterinary technician's role in inventory
control - CORRECT 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.
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Define: Agonist - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Drug that
has affinity for a receptor/stimulates receptor into
action
Define: Contraindication - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>A
reason not to use a drug in a particular situation
Define: Efficacy - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>the
degree to which a drug produces its desired
response.
Define: Over-the-counter drug - CORRECT ANSWER
>>>>One that may be purchased without
prescription from a veterinarian
Define: Prescription Drug - CORRECT ANSWER
>>>>One that must be used under the supervision
of a veterinarina
Define: Receptor - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>a group
of specialized molecules on or in a cell that bind
with a drug to produce an effect
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Define: Therapeutic Index - CORRECT ANSWER
>>>>expresses the relationship between a drug's
therapeutic and harmful effects
Define: Withdrawl Time - CORRECT 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 -
CORRECT 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 - CORRECT
ANSWER >>>>Animal product, plant material,
minerals, synthetic products
What are 4 components of a drug regimen? -
CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Dose, route, frequency, and
duration of administration.
Discuss the conditions that must be met before a
valid veterinarian-client-patient relationship can be
