HESI Pharmacology
Practice Exam Questions
and Complete Solutions
Graded A+
Denning [Date] [Course title]
, The veterinarian gives a client one bottle of gentamicin solution with written orders to give 2 drops OU
bid. According to this order, what is the correct location and frequency of administration? - Answer: In
both eyes twice a day.
The veterinarian writes an order for fendbendazole 10% suspension for 3 days at a dosage of 50 mg/kg.
If the patient weighs 44 lbs, what is the total amount of fendbendazole dispensed for the treatment
protocol? - Answer: 30 mL
What route of drug administration provides the longest lasting effects? - Answer: Oral
The veterinarian has prescribed firocoxib (Previcox) for a canine patient that has osteoarthritis but,
according to blood test results, is otherwise healthy. What is the most important recommendation the
veterinary technician should make to the owner as they pick up the dog's prescription? - Answer: Call if
there are any signs of anorexia or vomiting.
How often should the veterinary technician monitor a patient receiving intravenous fluid therapy? -
Answer: Every 15 to 30 minutes.
Which route of administration is the fastest and most effective way to deliver a drug? - Answer:
Intravenous
Which instruction should a veterinary technician give to the owner of a diabetic dog to ensure that
insulin quality is maintained? - Answer: Roll the bottle gently before drawing the insulin into the
syringe.
What organ eliminates drugs from the body? - Answer: Kidney
The route of drug administration that produces the greatest bioavailability is represented by which
abbreviation? - Answer: IM
Which factor is especially important when educating clients concerning vaccines? - Answer: The need
for boosters
Practice Exam Questions
and Complete Solutions
Graded A+
Denning [Date] [Course title]
, The veterinarian gives a client one bottle of gentamicin solution with written orders to give 2 drops OU
bid. According to this order, what is the correct location and frequency of administration? - Answer: In
both eyes twice a day.
The veterinarian writes an order for fendbendazole 10% suspension for 3 days at a dosage of 50 mg/kg.
If the patient weighs 44 lbs, what is the total amount of fendbendazole dispensed for the treatment
protocol? - Answer: 30 mL
What route of drug administration provides the longest lasting effects? - Answer: Oral
The veterinarian has prescribed firocoxib (Previcox) for a canine patient that has osteoarthritis but,
according to blood test results, is otherwise healthy. What is the most important recommendation the
veterinary technician should make to the owner as they pick up the dog's prescription? - Answer: Call if
there are any signs of anorexia or vomiting.
How often should the veterinary technician monitor a patient receiving intravenous fluid therapy? -
Answer: Every 15 to 30 minutes.
Which route of administration is the fastest and most effective way to deliver a drug? - Answer:
Intravenous
Which instruction should a veterinary technician give to the owner of a diabetic dog to ensure that
insulin quality is maintained? - Answer: Roll the bottle gently before drawing the insulin into the
syringe.
What organ eliminates drugs from the body? - Answer: Kidney
The route of drug administration that produces the greatest bioavailability is represented by which
abbreviation? - Answer: IM
Which factor is especially important when educating clients concerning vaccines? - Answer: The need
for boosters
