PENN FOSTER VETERINARY PHARMACOLOGY
FINAL EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS 2026
◉ List 3 classes of drug interactions. Answer: Pharmacodynamic,
pharmacokinetic, and pharmaceutic
◉ Drug interaction can be anticipated when two drugs are given that
are both metabolized by the_____. Answer: Liver
◉ Drug interaction can be anticipated when two drugs are given that
are both metabolized by the_____. Answer: Liver
◉ Define: Ethical Product. Answer: one sold only through
veterinarians as a policy of the manufacturer rather than by FDA
requirement
◉ Define: Ethical Product. Answer: one sold only through
veterinarians as a policy of the manufacturer rather than by FDA
requirement
◉ Once a drug has been biotransformed, it is called a_____. Answer:
Metabolite
,◉ Once a drug has been biotransformed, it is called a_____. Answer:
Metabolite
◉ A reason to use a drug is a(n)_____. Answer: Indication
◉ A reason to use a drug is a(n)_____. Answer: Indication
◉ Diagnostic method of choosing a drug is based on all of the
following except
a. Practical experience
b. Assesment of the patient
c. Obtaining a history
d. Performing lab tests. Answer: A. Practical experience.
◉ Diagnostic method of choosing a drug is based on all of the
following except
a. Practical experience
b. Assesment of the patient
c. Obtaining a history
d. Performing lab tests. Answer: A. Practical experience.
◉ Define: extralabel. Answer: Using a drug in a way not specified by
the label
,◉ Define: extralabel. Answer: Using a drug in a way not specified by
the label
◉ Complex sequence of events that occurs after a drug is
administered is called____. Answer: Pharmacokinetics
◉ Complex sequence of events that occurs after a drug is
administered is called____. Answer: Pharmacokinetics
◉ Parenteral drugs are administered________. Answer: by injections.
◉ Parenteral drugs are administered________. Answer: by injections.
◉ The body's ability to change a drug chemically from the form in
which it was administered into a form that can be eliminated from
the body is called_____. Answer: Metabolism (biotransformation)
◉ The body's ability to change a drug chemically from the form in
which it was administered into a form that can be eliminated from
the body is called_____. Answer: Metabolism (biotransformation)
◉ Degree to which a drug produces its desired response in a patient
is called________. Answer: efficacy
, ◉ Degree to which a drug produces its desired response in a patient
is called________. Answer: efficacy
◉ An adverse drug reaction is always life-threatening. T/F?. Answer:
False
◉ An adverse drug reaction is always life-threatening. T/F?. Answer:
False
◉ List the six practices recommended by the AVMA for the safe
disposal of unwanted drugs.. Answer: 1.Incinerate when possible
2.Send to landfill when incinerated
3.Never flush down drain or toilet
4.Maintain close inventory control
5.Follow state and federal guidelines
6.Educate clients on proper disposal techniques.
◉ List the six practices recommended by the AVMA for the safe
disposal of unwanted drugs.. Answer: 1.Incinerate when possible
2.Send to landfill when incinerated
3.Never flush down drain or toilet
4.Maintain close inventory control
FINAL EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS 2026
◉ List 3 classes of drug interactions. Answer: Pharmacodynamic,
pharmacokinetic, and pharmaceutic
◉ Drug interaction can be anticipated when two drugs are given that
are both metabolized by the_____. Answer: Liver
◉ Drug interaction can be anticipated when two drugs are given that
are both metabolized by the_____. Answer: Liver
◉ Define: Ethical Product. Answer: one sold only through
veterinarians as a policy of the manufacturer rather than by FDA
requirement
◉ Define: Ethical Product. Answer: one sold only through
veterinarians as a policy of the manufacturer rather than by FDA
requirement
◉ Once a drug has been biotransformed, it is called a_____. Answer:
Metabolite
,◉ Once a drug has been biotransformed, it is called a_____. Answer:
Metabolite
◉ A reason to use a drug is a(n)_____. Answer: Indication
◉ A reason to use a drug is a(n)_____. Answer: Indication
◉ Diagnostic method of choosing a drug is based on all of the
following except
a. Practical experience
b. Assesment of the patient
c. Obtaining a history
d. Performing lab tests. Answer: A. Practical experience.
◉ Diagnostic method of choosing a drug is based on all of the
following except
a. Practical experience
b. Assesment of the patient
c. Obtaining a history
d. Performing lab tests. Answer: A. Practical experience.
◉ Define: extralabel. Answer: Using a drug in a way not specified by
the label
,◉ Define: extralabel. Answer: Using a drug in a way not specified by
the label
◉ Complex sequence of events that occurs after a drug is
administered is called____. Answer: Pharmacokinetics
◉ Complex sequence of events that occurs after a drug is
administered is called____. Answer: Pharmacokinetics
◉ Parenteral drugs are administered________. Answer: by injections.
◉ Parenteral drugs are administered________. Answer: by injections.
◉ The body's ability to change a drug chemically from the form in
which it was administered into a form that can be eliminated from
the body is called_____. Answer: Metabolism (biotransformation)
◉ The body's ability to change a drug chemically from the form in
which it was administered into a form that can be eliminated from
the body is called_____. Answer: Metabolism (biotransformation)
◉ Degree to which a drug produces its desired response in a patient
is called________. Answer: efficacy
, ◉ Degree to which a drug produces its desired response in a patient
is called________. Answer: efficacy
◉ An adverse drug reaction is always life-threatening. T/F?. Answer:
False
◉ An adverse drug reaction is always life-threatening. T/F?. Answer:
False
◉ List the six practices recommended by the AVMA for the safe
disposal of unwanted drugs.. Answer: 1.Incinerate when possible
2.Send to landfill when incinerated
3.Never flush down drain or toilet
4.Maintain close inventory control
5.Follow state and federal guidelines
6.Educate clients on proper disposal techniques.
◉ List the six practices recommended by the AVMA for the safe
disposal of unwanted drugs.. Answer: 1.Incinerate when possible
2.Send to landfill when incinerated
3.Never flush down drain or toilet
4.Maintain close inventory control