Penn Foster
Veterinary
Pharmacology
Final Exam With
Answers All
Correct
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 Ophthalmic drugs are used for
the eyes
Otic drugs are used for the ears
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.
Agonist - ANSWER Drug that has affinity for a
receptor/stimulates receptor into action
Contraindications - ANSWER A reason not to use a
drug in a particular situation
,Efficacy - ANSWER the degree to which a drug
produces its desired response.
Over-The-Counter (OTC) drug - ANSWER One that
may be purchased without prescription from a
veterinarian
Prescription Drug - ANSWER One that must be used
under the supervision of a veterinarina
Receptor - ANSWER a group of specialized
molecules on or in a cell that bind with a drug to
produce an effect
Therapeutic Index - ANSWER expresses the
relationship between a drug's therapeutic and
harmful effects
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
, 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
List 11 possible routes for administering a drug to a
patient. - ANSWER Oral, subcutaneous,
Veterinary
Pharmacology
Final Exam With
Answers All
Correct
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 Ophthalmic drugs are used for
the eyes
Otic drugs are used for the ears
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.
Agonist - ANSWER Drug that has affinity for a
receptor/stimulates receptor into action
Contraindications - ANSWER A reason not to use a
drug in a particular situation
,Efficacy - ANSWER the degree to which a drug
produces its desired response.
Over-The-Counter (OTC) drug - ANSWER One that
may be purchased without prescription from a
veterinarian
Prescription Drug - ANSWER One that must be used
under the supervision of a veterinarina
Receptor - ANSWER a group of specialized
molecules on or in a cell that bind with a drug to
produce an effect
Therapeutic Index - ANSWER expresses the
relationship between a drug's therapeutic and
harmful effects
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
, 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
List 11 possible routes for administering a drug to a
patient. - ANSWER Oral, subcutaneous,
