Penn Foster Veterinary Pharmacology
Final Exam with 100% correct answers
Distinguish between hormonal, endocrine, and reproductive drugs - ANS
Describe how drugs affect the nervous system - ANS 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 - ANS Expectorants, mucolytics, antitussives,
bronchodilators, decongestants
List which drugs are used to relieve pain and inflammation - ANS NSAIDs, Opioids,
Antihistamines, muscle relaxers, steroids, nerve blocks
Summarize the difference between ophthalmic and otic drugs - ANS
Compare and contrast cardiovascular and gastrointestinal drugs - ANS
Describe how antiparasitic drugs work - ANS 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 - ANS
Explain the veterinary technician's role in inventory control - ANS 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 - ANS Drug that has affinity for a receptor/stimulates receptor into
action
Define: Contraindication - ANS A reason not to use a drug in a particular situation
Define: Efficacy - ANS the degree to which a drug produces its desired response.
Define: Over-the-counter drug - ANS One that may be purchased without
prescription from a veterinarian
Define: Prescription Drug - ANS One that must be used under the supervision of a
veterinarina
Define: Receptor - ANS a group of specialized molecules on or in a cell that bind
with a drug to produce an effect
Define: Therapeutic Index - ANS expresses the relationship between a drug's
therapeutic and harmful effects
Define: Withdrawl Time - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS Animal product, plant material,
minerals, synthetic products
,What are 4 components of a drug regimen? - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS
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
- ANS 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 circulation and enters interstitial fluid. it bathes the cell
and allows drug to bind to cell surface receptors or enter the cell. It then exits the cell
and moves back into interstitial fluid, reenters circulation, and is transported to liver for
metabolism. The metabolite is then transported to kidneys for excretion.
List 11 possible routes for administering a drug to a patient. - ANS Oral,
subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous, intraperitoneal, intraarterial, intracardiac,
intramedullary, inhalation, topical, intradermal
List some of the factors that influence drug absorption - ANS Method of absorption,
pH of the drug and ionization status, absorptive surface area, blood supply to area,
solubility of drug, dosage form, status of GI tract, and interactions with other drugs
, Most biotransformation occurs in the_____ - ANS Liver
Most drug excretion occurs via the ______ - ANS Kidneys
Drugs usually produce their effects by combining with specific cellular_____ - ANS
Receptors
The drug name chosen by the manufacturer and is exclusive property of that company
is called - ANS Trade/Proprietary Name
What are the 6 items that must be included on drug label? - ANS names (generic
and trade) concentration, quantity, name and address of manufacturer, control or lot
number, expiration date
What are three government agencies that regulate the development, approval, and use
of animal health products? - ANS FDA, EPA, USDA
Why do many vet clinics dispense rather than prescribe most of the drugs that they
use? - ANS Profit earned from selling products
Describe the marketing of animal health products - ANS Purchased from
manufacturers, distributors, or generic mail order companies. May be sold only one
label to graduate veterinarians and under another as over-the-counter
all FDA-approved veterinary drugs are listed in the publication entitled_____ - ANS
The Green Book
What is the purpose of FARAD? - ANS Provides resources concerning the
avoidance of drug residues in animals
Final Exam with 100% correct answers
Distinguish between hormonal, endocrine, and reproductive drugs - ANS
Describe how drugs affect the nervous system - ANS 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 - ANS Expectorants, mucolytics, antitussives,
bronchodilators, decongestants
List which drugs are used to relieve pain and inflammation - ANS NSAIDs, Opioids,
Antihistamines, muscle relaxers, steroids, nerve blocks
Summarize the difference between ophthalmic and otic drugs - ANS
Compare and contrast cardiovascular and gastrointestinal drugs - ANS
Describe how antiparasitic drugs work - ANS 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 - ANS
Explain the veterinary technician's role in inventory control - ANS 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 - ANS Drug that has affinity for a receptor/stimulates receptor into
action
Define: Contraindication - ANS A reason not to use a drug in a particular situation
Define: Efficacy - ANS the degree to which a drug produces its desired response.
Define: Over-the-counter drug - ANS One that may be purchased without
prescription from a veterinarian
Define: Prescription Drug - ANS One that must be used under the supervision of a
veterinarina
Define: Receptor - ANS a group of specialized molecules on or in a cell that bind
with a drug to produce an effect
Define: Therapeutic Index - ANS expresses the relationship between a drug's
therapeutic and harmful effects
Define: Withdrawl Time - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS Animal product, plant material,
minerals, synthetic products
,What are 4 components of a drug regimen? - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS
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
- ANS 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 circulation and enters interstitial fluid. it bathes the cell
and allows drug to bind to cell surface receptors or enter the cell. It then exits the cell
and moves back into interstitial fluid, reenters circulation, and is transported to liver for
metabolism. The metabolite is then transported to kidneys for excretion.
List 11 possible routes for administering a drug to a patient. - ANS Oral,
subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous, intraperitoneal, intraarterial, intracardiac,
intramedullary, inhalation, topical, intradermal
List some of the factors that influence drug absorption - ANS Method of absorption,
pH of the drug and ionization status, absorptive surface area, blood supply to area,
solubility of drug, dosage form, status of GI tract, and interactions with other drugs
, Most biotransformation occurs in the_____ - ANS Liver
Most drug excretion occurs via the ______ - ANS Kidneys
Drugs usually produce their effects by combining with specific cellular_____ - ANS
Receptors
The drug name chosen by the manufacturer and is exclusive property of that company
is called - ANS Trade/Proprietary Name
What are the 6 items that must be included on drug label? - ANS names (generic
and trade) concentration, quantity, name and address of manufacturer, control or lot
number, expiration date
What are three government agencies that regulate the development, approval, and use
of animal health products? - ANS FDA, EPA, USDA
Why do many vet clinics dispense rather than prescribe most of the drugs that they
use? - ANS Profit earned from selling products
Describe the marketing of animal health products - ANS Purchased from
manufacturers, distributors, or generic mail order companies. May be sold only one
label to graduate veterinarians and under another as over-the-counter
all FDA-approved veterinary drugs are listed in the publication entitled_____ - ANS
The Green Book
What is the purpose of FARAD? - ANS Provides resources concerning the
avoidance of drug residues in animals
