ANALYZED VTNE: PHARMACY
& PHARMACOLOGY FINAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
When giving intramusclar injections in pelvic limb, which nerve should be avoided?
a. sciatic
b. alveolar
c. maxillary
d. infraorbital - CORRECT ANSWER -A. sciatic
(between quadriceps and semitendinous muscle)
Which acts as a storage site for drugs?
a. blood
b. integument
c. muscle
d. kidney - CORRECT ANSWER -D. kidney
(kidneys, liver, fat and bone are temporary storage sites for drugs before being released into blood
stream)
Which factor is especially important when educating clients concerning vaccines?
a. the need for boosters
, b. manufacturers of vaccines
c. placement of vaccines
d. parasite prevention - CORRECT ANSWER -a. need for boosters
The Vet 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 VT should
make to the owner as they pick up the dog's prescription?
a. administer this med with a meal
b. call if there are any signs of anorexia or vomiting
c. return for a follow up in few weeks to monitor BUN and creatinine
d. schedule monthly lab work to check liver enzymes - CORRECT ANSWER -B. call if there are any signs of
anorexia or vomiting
The vet orders 250 mg of cephalexin to be taken PO BID PC for 10 days. The drug comes in 250 mg
capsules. How should these dosage instructions be explained to the patient's owner?
a. give 1 capsule by mouth twice a day after a meal for 10 days
b. give 1 capsule by mouth every 8 hours every other day for 10 days
c. give 1 capsule by mouth twice a day before a meal for 10 days
d. give 1 capsule by mouth every 8 hours as needed for 10 days - CORRECT ANSWER -A. give 1 capsule by
mouth twice a day after a meal for 10 days
(PC after meal; AC before meals; Q8H every 8 hours; QOD every other day)
Which specimen is needed for monitoring digoxin levels?
a. whole blood
b. serum
c. RBC
d. plasma - CORRECT ANSWER -b. serum
& PHARMACOLOGY FINAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
When giving intramusclar injections in pelvic limb, which nerve should be avoided?
a. sciatic
b. alveolar
c. maxillary
d. infraorbital - CORRECT ANSWER -A. sciatic
(between quadriceps and semitendinous muscle)
Which acts as a storage site for drugs?
a. blood
b. integument
c. muscle
d. kidney - CORRECT ANSWER -D. kidney
(kidneys, liver, fat and bone are temporary storage sites for drugs before being released into blood
stream)
Which factor is especially important when educating clients concerning vaccines?
a. the need for boosters
, b. manufacturers of vaccines
c. placement of vaccines
d. parasite prevention - CORRECT ANSWER -a. need for boosters
The Vet 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 VT should
make to the owner as they pick up the dog's prescription?
a. administer this med with a meal
b. call if there are any signs of anorexia or vomiting
c. return for a follow up in few weeks to monitor BUN and creatinine
d. schedule monthly lab work to check liver enzymes - CORRECT ANSWER -B. call if there are any signs of
anorexia or vomiting
The vet orders 250 mg of cephalexin to be taken PO BID PC for 10 days. The drug comes in 250 mg
capsules. How should these dosage instructions be explained to the patient's owner?
a. give 1 capsule by mouth twice a day after a meal for 10 days
b. give 1 capsule by mouth every 8 hours every other day for 10 days
c. give 1 capsule by mouth twice a day before a meal for 10 days
d. give 1 capsule by mouth every 8 hours as needed for 10 days - CORRECT ANSWER -A. give 1 capsule by
mouth twice a day after a meal for 10 days
(PC after meal; AC before meals; Q8H every 8 hours; QOD every other day)
Which specimen is needed for monitoring digoxin levels?
a. whole blood
b. serum
c. RBC
d. plasma - CORRECT ANSWER -b. serum
