Ch. 1 - General Pharmacology (Penn Foster Vet
Pharm) Questions with correct answers
Define agonist Correct Answer-Agonist is a drug with an affinity for a
receptor and stimulates the receptor to action
Define Contraindication Correct Answer-A contraindication is a reason
not to use a
drug in a particular situation
Define Efficacy Correct Answer-Efficacy is the degree to which a drug
produces its desired effects in a patient.
Define OTC Correct Answer-An over-the-counter drug is one that may
be purchased and used without a
prescription from a veterinarian
Define Prescription Drug Correct Answer-A prescription drug is one that
must be
used under the supervision of a veterinarian.
Define Receptor Correct Answer-A receptor is a group of specialized
molecules on or in a cell that bind with a
drug to produce an effect.
, Define Therapeutic Index Correct Answer-The therapeutic index
expresses the
relationship between a drug's therapeutic
and harmful effects
Define Withdrawl Time Correct Answer-The withdrawal time is the
amount of time
that must elapse between the end of drug
therapy and the elimination of that drug
from the patient's tissues or products.
Define Vet - Client- Patient relationship Correct Answer-The
veterinarian-client-patient relationship
is the relationship that must exist between
the veterinarian, his or her patient, and the
patient's owner before prescription drugs may be dispensed
List four sources of drugs used in veterinary medicine Correct Answer-
animal products, plant materials, minerals, and
synthetic products.
What are four components of a drug regimen? Correct Answer-the dose,
the route of administration, the frequency of administration, and the
duration of administration
Pharm) Questions with correct answers
Define agonist Correct Answer-Agonist is a drug with an affinity for a
receptor and stimulates the receptor to action
Define Contraindication Correct Answer-A contraindication is a reason
not to use a
drug in a particular situation
Define Efficacy Correct Answer-Efficacy is the degree to which a drug
produces its desired effects in a patient.
Define OTC Correct Answer-An over-the-counter drug is one that may
be purchased and used without a
prescription from a veterinarian
Define Prescription Drug Correct Answer-A prescription drug is one that
must be
used under the supervision of a veterinarian.
Define Receptor Correct Answer-A receptor is a group of specialized
molecules on or in a cell that bind with a
drug to produce an effect.
, Define Therapeutic Index Correct Answer-The therapeutic index
expresses the
relationship between a drug's therapeutic
and harmful effects
Define Withdrawl Time Correct Answer-The withdrawal time is the
amount of time
that must elapse between the end of drug
therapy and the elimination of that drug
from the patient's tissues or products.
Define Vet - Client- Patient relationship Correct Answer-The
veterinarian-client-patient relationship
is the relationship that must exist between
the veterinarian, his or her patient, and the
patient's owner before prescription drugs may be dispensed
List four sources of drugs used in veterinary medicine Correct Answer-
animal products, plant materials, minerals, and
synthetic products.
What are four components of a drug regimen? Correct Answer-the dose,
the route of administration, the frequency of administration, and the
duration of administration
