Pharmacology Penn Foster Veterinary Technician Expected Questions and Verified Answers ()

Pharmacology Penn Foster Veterinary Technician Expected
Questions and Verified Answers (2026-2027)

Question 1.
Pharmacokinetics

Correct Answer: When a drug enters the body


Question 2.
Pharmacodynamics

Correct Answer: How drugs exert effects


Question 3.
7 Routes of Administration

Correct Answer: Oral, IV, IM, SC, intraperitoneal, intraarterial, intradermal


Question 4.
Agonist, Partial Agonist, and Antagonist

Correct Answer: Perfect Fit, Almost Fits, Blocks Action


Question 5.
Affinity vs. Efficacy

Correct Answer: How well it binds to receptor (Agonist vs. Antagonist) vs. how
well the drug performs


Question 6.
Trade Name Vs. Genetic Name

Correct Answer: Trade - patented name (rimadyl) vs. Genetic -
unpatented/generic (carprofen)


Question 7.
6 Drug Label Requirements

Correct Answer: Generic Name, Concentration, Quantity, Controlled?,
Manufacturer Info, Expiration Date.

, Question 8.
Injection Routes from fastest onset to slowest

Correct Answer: IV, SC, IM


Question 9.
Injection Routes from longest duration to shortest

Correct Answer: SC, IM, IV


Question 10.
Symapthetic vs. Para-sympathetic

Correct Answer: Energy expending activites (Increase heart rate), Energy
conserving ( decrease heart rate)


Question 11.
Stimulation of Sympathetic vs Para-sympathetic

Correct Answer: Fight or Flight vs. Calm Down


Question 12.
Cholinergic vs Anticholinergic

Correct Answer: Stimulate parasympathetic (increase GI motility) vs preventing
stimulation (de- crease GI motility)


Question 13.
Adrenergic Agents

Correct Answer: Excites Alpha Receptors and inhibits beta receptors (stimulates
heart beat through sympathetic)


Question 14.
CNS Depression Drugs

Correct Answer: Sedate, Control Seizures, Control Pain


Question 15.
CNS Stimulation Drugs

Correct Answer: Treat respiration/cardiac depression or reverse depression
drugs