PHARMACOLOGY PENN FOSTER TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.

PHARMACOLOGY PENN FOSTER TEST
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS


Pharmacology
the study of the absorption, metabolism, and
excretion of drugs
Indications
reasons for using drugs
Contradictions
reasons to not use the drug
Pharmacokinetics
what happens to the drug once it enters the body
Pharmacodynamics
How the drug affects the body
Veterinary-Client Relationship
needed for a prescription drug to be prescribed
Criteria for Veterinary-Client Relationship
1. Vet assumes responsibility for making
judgements about health
2. Vet has knowledge of health of animal to issue
diagnosis
3. Vet is available for follow up
OTC Drugs

, do not require a prescription
Controlled substances
drugs that may be abused
Regimen
1. Correct Drug
2. Route of Administration
3. Ask for clarification
4. Label Medications
5. Explain how the medication is administered
6. Record information in the record
Steps of Pharmacokinetics
absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion
Receptors
lock and key model
Affinity
how well the drug binds
Agonist
"perfect fit"
Partial Agonist
"close but not perfect"
Antagonist
"blocks action"